Contract Options : All Year Round (E.g. 52 week contract)
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION
POST TITLE: Technician 2
GRADE: Spinal Points 11-14
LOCATION: An Education Authority School
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Principal through the designated line manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Maximum of 5 staff (see paragraph 1 below)
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the schools/department’s educational programme.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. SUPERVISION
1.1 Shared supervision of appropriate staff including the management and allocation of duties.
1.2 Identification and provision of on the job training to appropriate staff.
Note: This is a discretionary element of the job description. The grade may be awarded if supervision is not a component of the post.
2. Provision and maintenance of facilities and practical resources
2.1 Ensure all chemical handling and storage comply strictly with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and CLEAPSS / SSERC guidelines.
2.2 Assist teaching staff in the development and manufacture of teaching aids and models.
2.3 Preparation of resources for all classes including the setting up, testing, demonstration and dismantling of suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work.
2.4 Collect, clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of ‘ready for use’.
2.5 Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.
2.6 Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel.
2.7 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.
2.8 Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.
2.9 Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment.
3. ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Development, maintenance and operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
3.2 Maintenance of an inventory/records of departmental resources.
3.3 Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.
4. GENERAL
4.1 Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.
4.2 Assist with evacuation in emergencies.
4.3 Undertake photocopying as required.
5. Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties:
5.1 Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.
5.2 Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.
5.3 Carry out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.
It is acknowledged that the contents of this generic job description are not subject to appeal.
Signatures:
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Postholder Date
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Line Manager Date
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Principal Date
Evaluated: April 2000
