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37 hours per week 39 weeks per year
This post requires a highly organised person to assist the Science departments with their heavy technician demands. The successful candidate will ideally have a specialism in Physics and be able to support the Biology and Chemistry departments if required.
The post commences mid - late September 2018.
Purpose of the post
To assist staff and students in supporting practical work across the Science curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist with the preparation and delivery of appropriate equipment and materials to the laboratories and teaching rooms, in support of the teaching staff.
2. Recovery and cleaning of the equipment and materials.
3. Assist with the checking and routine maintenance of equipment.
4. Assist in the preparation of materials for individual student projects.
5. Making basic apparatus as directed.
6. Purchase of perishable items as requested by teaching staff.
7. Test new practicals for teaching staff as directed.
8. Liaison with the relevant technicians or Head of Department concerning health and safety aspects of practical work carried out by the Department.
9. Development of new equipment and experiments if possible.
10. Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be requested by management, commensurate with the post.
Responsible to: Head of Physics/Science Technician Co-ordinator.
Special conditions/Points to note
- The above are the main areas of responsibility and are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all administrative duties which are seen as part of the post
- The purpose of the job description is to indicate the general level of duties and responsibility of the post. The detailed duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character or level of responsibility entailed
- All duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and good practice.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
1. Previous background experience in a science environment.
2. The ability to work in co-operation with colleagues and to be flexible
3. Ability to act on own initiative and cope under pressure.
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience in an educational environment
2. AS/A levels or equivalent qualifications in a science subject, ideally Physics.
3. Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSH guidelines.
Details about the College are also available on the College website: www.colchsfc.ac.uk including the 'documents' section which contains the 2017 OFSTED Inspection report, the latest College prospectus and the examination results amongst other materials. Course information sheets for all academic courses can be found in the 'courses' section.
To apply for this post a College application form must be completed (unaccompanied CV's will not be accepted). Application forms should be submitted to humanresources@colchsfc.ac.uk or if sent by mail please address to:-
HR Department
The Sixth Form College, Colchester
North Hill
Colchester
Essex CO1 1SN
CLOSING DATE: 12 noon Monday 2nd July 2018
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 9th July 2018
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Information about the School
The Sixth Form College, Colchester is one of the largest and most successful 16-19 providers of general sixth form education in the country Our aim is to provide broad, high quality academic and general education programme Currently we have 3150 full time students on roll and the importance of the development of each individual student is recognised. Operating as a young adult environment the College provides a bridge between the worlds of school and of higher education or employment.
As a large and innovative college a great deal of emphasis is placed on career development and training for all staff with opportunities to gain further qualifications and enhanced skills. Support, guidance, and development are offered to meet particular career needs. We value diversity and we are an equal opportunities employer.