Technician 1 - Science and Home Economics
Technician 1 - Science and Home Economics
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Job Description
- 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.
- 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.
- Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.
- Assist with evacuation in emergencies.
- Undertake photocopying as required.
- 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.
- You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
- You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.
- The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
- Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.
- Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.
- In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.
The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Five GCSEs (Grades A*-C) to include English Language Mathematics Science Home Economicsor equivalent higher level qualifications
Shortlisting by Application Form
Shortlisting by Application Form
- The requirements of a Technician 1.
- Health and safety regulations as relevant to the role.
- General administrative processes and records.
Shortlisting by Application Form
The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes.
Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills.
Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages to include use of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools values/ethos. You will find information about the schools values/ethos on our school website:
3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determinea manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Experience
A minimum of one years experience of working in a Science and Home Economics subject area.
Shortlisting by Application Form
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed atNI Director theDepartment of Justice.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
