SPOTLIGHT ON…

KYLIE MCCANN, STEM TECHNICIAN, BOHUNT WOKINGHAM

What does a typical day look like to you and what are you currently working on?

There are numerous practicals for the Science teachers which need preparing, delivering and collecting. Ensuring the workshops have the correct resources and preparing ingredients for the Food Tech lessons. Other jobs include: making up chemical solutions, printing assessment papers, operating the laser cutter & bandsaw and using the 3D printer. With the help of my colleagues we are in the initial stages of setting up two more Science labs in time for our next intake of pupils in September.

What 3 words would you use to describe your role?

Enjoyable, interesting and busy.

What is on your BET wish list for the next five years at BET?

Continue to progress and strive to achieve my career goals, whilst going above and beyond what is expected of me within my role.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

Apart from the alarm at 5.40am which I have been known to snooze through, knowing that I am going to work to do a job I love.

How would you describe your day job to a child?

I spend most of the day walking up and down the corridor looking after the science laboratories, workshops and Food Tech room. I help prepare and set up experiments, weigh out ingredients for Food Tech practicals and ensure the workshops are in working order. Sometimes I will be present in lessons, mainly STEM and Food Tech. I am usually pushing a trolley along which can contain various items such as: microscopes, chemicals, carpet tiles, hearts, water baths, ice, tools and the weekly delivery of food.

What is your biggest achievement to date, personal or professional?

Over the past four years I have raised in excess of £6000 for various Cancer Charities by taking part in numerous walking marathons such as the MoonWalk London, and The Thames Tow Path Challenge (50km). My challenge this year is Shine London taking place over night on 21 September.

What’s your favourite line from a film?

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

What do you like most about your job?

The fact that every single day is different and I never get bored. I particularly enjoy being in lessons and engaging with the students. I work with fantastic colleagues across the whole school who make being at work a pleasure.

What are your biggest professional challenges?

Being in three places at once!

What’s your personal mantra?

As one door closes, another door opens.