Physics Technician

Job content

An experienced Physics Technician is required to join our award-winning team (Platinum Science Mark 2018-2021). The successful candidate will work alongside a Biology Technician and a Head Technician (with Chemistry specialism) to organise and prepare practical activities, provide specialist technical support for Physics (including classroom support) and will also support the other services of the Science Department resulting in a full, varied and satisfying role within the team.

Job Purpose

• To organise and prepare the physics practical activities requested by teachers

• To provide specialist technical support (Physics) to teaching staff in the Science Faculty, including in-class support with pupil activities.

• To support the other services of the science department.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To provide specialist assistance and support the teaching staff in the preparation and assembly of teaching resources: paper-based, apparatus and equipment across all sciences (with a speciality in Physics).

• To take a lead role in the design, development and maintenance of any specialist equipment or other resources to support teaching and learning activities, under the general direction of the Head(s) of Department and Head Science Technician.

• To prepare, equip and maintain classrooms, laboratories and workshops for use by staff and pupils ensuring that an orderly, safe and healthy environment is provided for teaching activities. • To contribute to teaching sessions, as appropriate, by demonstrating or advising on the proper use of materials for practical activities, including teacher directed support for individuals or assisting with practical project work (e.g. as part of post-16 studies).

• To maintain and undertake reasonable repairs to equipment where practical to do so or to arrange alternative servicing by approved contractors.

• To be responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials and the disposal of waste products in accordance with the relevant regulations, guidelines and school procedures.

• To maintain appropriate records for the control and allocation of relevant equipment and resources, including service schedules and inventories.

• To undertake ordering and stock allocation activities and maintain appropriate records.

• To support the Teaching Staff with the organisation and preparation of displays of subject materials or students’ work, when appropriate.

• To be responsible (alongside the Head Science Technician and the Head of Science) for Health and Safety within the department and to ensure that Health and Safety requirements and other relevant regulations (e.g. COSHH) are adhered to and observed. This will involve undertaking regular checking procedures and risk assessments, as appropriate to the work area and may involve additional training.

Salary: £21,278 (FTE), pro-rated to £15,099

Hours: 36 hours per week term time only

Holiday: Term time only contract: 5 weeks paid holiday calculated as part of salary. Term time only staff work 35 full weeks per year and cannot take holiday in term time