Science Technician Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Portsmouth)

Job Description

As a Technician in the Science team you will be working as part of a busy, vibrant Science team where you will support the students and staff to ensure the best possible student experience. You will have responsibility for the preparation of apparatus and chemicals for a variety of Science courses. You will be responsible for ensuring the laboratories are used safely and in accordance with Health and Safety regulations. You will assist teachers in the delivery of practical work with students, and work with smaller groups as directed by the teacher to support their learning.

Job Responsibility

To set up demonstration experiments and class apparatus, and operate equipment to support teaching, and where required support students and staff with these experiments
To organise daily activities within the learning environment, including the preparation of teaching resources and housekeeping
To provide assistance to individuals or groups of students within the learning environment
To undertake reviews of health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace and undertake risk assessments
To implement and maintain the regulations of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health legislation
To participate in curriculum area, College, employer / parent functions, meetings and promotional activities as required
Participate in course review activities and the generation and implementation of new resources and action plans
Monitor and maintain equipment and prepare replacement plans
Order and stock take materials and equipment
Clean and maintain working spaces, develop the working environment and provide technical support and assistance for projects
Support students to gain the information whilst enjoying the development of independent learning skills with the teacher
Assisting with the supervision of classroom academic support with the teacher.

Requirements

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant Science subject
Experience of working in a laboratory
Experience of working in post 16 education
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Able to work productively under the direction of line manager
Ability to support science students with their learning
Computer literate
Candidates must be willing to undertake training for subject-specific areas.

What we offer

Annual Leave: 8.2 weeks per full year
Generous Local Government pension
Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
Blue Light Card

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