Science Technician - Clyst Vale Community College
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- CVCC C (Point 5-7) £18,443 - £19,056 per annum (actual, pay award pending)
Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.
Under the supervision of the senior technician the post holder will coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department.
Duties will include;
- Preparation of resources, assembling apparatus, obtaining materials by local purchase and assisting in practical classes & carrying out demonstrations.
- To ensure the maintenance of a healthy & safe working environment
- To assist the team-leader / senior technician with the day-to-day organisation and development of trainee staff to ensure that essential performance standards are achieved.
- To contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects: constructing and modifying apparatus, setting up and caring for plant and animal collections, preparing standard solutions, purifying chemicals, treating waste.
- To support the team-leader / senior technician in ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment, helping to compile orders and liaising or negotiating with suppliers and finance departments. This will include sourcing, costing and suggesting economic alternatives to maintain stock levels.
- Keeping up-to-date stock records.
- Under the (overall) guidance of the team-leader technician, to ensure that both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment are carried out to the required standard: collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores; general laboratory cleaning of bench surfaces and fixed equipment; cleaning and repair of equipment.
We can offer
- A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
- A supportive CPD programme
- Free on-site parking
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.
Please apply via our website Vacancies – CVCC (clystvale.org)
Interview Date: Week beginning 21st October 2024
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX5 3AJ
- Reference
EK1275
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
CVCC C (Point 5-7) £18,443 - £19,056 per annum (actual, pay award pending)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
33.75 hours per week (09:00 to 15:45, Monday to Friday), 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
12/10/2024
- DBS Check Required
Yes