Science Technician Application Pack

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

APPLICATION PACK

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 7 JUNE 2024 AT 12 NOON

INTERVIEWS: TUESDAY 18 JUNE 2024

FULL TIME (37 HOURS PER WEEK), PERMANENT SALARY: £22,366 - £23,114

METHODIST COLLEGE INFORMATION

Methodist College Belfast is one of Northern Ireland’s leading grammar schools, providing life changing opportunities for everyone.

I am delighted that you are interested in joining the staff team here at Methodist College. As a member of staff, you will discover a celebrated tapestry of diversity, opportunity and excellence that makes Methody truly unique. Methody provides life changing opportunities for everyone and we would love you to experience that for yourself as a member of staff.

Staff at Methody are committed to making a difference to pupils, colleagues and the College community but soon discover that Methody also enriches their lives through their unparalleled staff experience. If you are an enthusiastic, committed, and progressive person ready to bring your unique gifts and talents to the College, we would love you to be part of our exceptional team.

This is a place where lifelong friendships begin, where bright futures are built, where leaders are made and where life changing experiences take place.

THIS IS METHODY.

J LENDRUM PRINCIPAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN PURPOSE

To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the school’s/ department’s educational programme.

REPORTS TO

Head of Science

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the designated line manager the post holder will be responsible for the following in accordance with appropriate regulations:

PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES AND PRACTICAL RESOURCES

• Prepare, organise and basic construction of resources for teacher demonstrations and practical examinations.

• Set out equipment and materials for class use and remove same when class is complete.

• Collect, clean and store equipment and materials in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of ‘ready for use’.

• Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.

• Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel.

• Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items.

• Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.

• Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment.

ADMINISTRATION

• Operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.

• Maintain an inventory/records of departmental resources.

• Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.

GENERAL

• Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.

• Assist with evacuation in emergencies.

• Undertake photocopying as required.

Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties:

• Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.

• Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.

• Carrying out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible, but should be regarded as proving guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

RIGHT TO WORK

All applicants should ensure that they are free to remain in and take up employment in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide supporting documentation. Details of acceptable documentation are available here

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Three A levels or equivalent or higher level qualifications, at least one in a science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

2. Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of health and safety regulations, as relevant to the role.

3. Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of how to keep good records.

4. Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

5. Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes.

6. Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills.

7. Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

8. Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. A minimum of six months’ experience working as a technician in a school setting

The College reserves the right to use any or all the desirable criteria and to enhance any or all of the essential criteria as the interviewing panel sees fit in shortlisting for interview.

Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate undertaking an Access NI check and to this check being clear of any offences that may affect appointment to this post. The College’s decision on what is acceptable in terms of this check will be final. The cost of this check is £32.00 and the successful candidate will be required to pay the school for this service.

Appointment to this position is also subject to two satisfactory references being received.