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Science Technician 2

Education Authority -
Craigavon

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
9 hours ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Minor repairs
Management
GCSE
Technical support
Staff training
Organisational skills
Cash handling
Communication skills
Facilities maintenance
COSHH compliance

Full job description

Job Reference:

26006786)

Primary Location

: Armagh-Craigavon-Craigavon Senior High School

Contract Type : Permanent

Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : N/A

Status : Full-Time

Contract Options : All Year Round (E.g. 52 week contract)

Hours per Week : 36

Working Pattern : Monday-Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm Friday 8.30am-4.15pm

Grade/Scale : ICT Technician 2 | NJC pt 11 - 14 |£28,142 - £29,540 per annum

Additional Allowance(s) : Not Applicable

Anticipated Interview Date(s) : w/c 5 October 2026

Additional Information: N/A

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:

_________________________________________________ _____________________

Postholder Date

_________________________________________________ _____________________

Line Manager Date

_________________________________________________ _____________________

Principal Date

Evaluated: April 2000

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

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 to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined 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.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may 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.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications

Five GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics and subject specific specialism, or equivalent or higher level qualifications in an science related area.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience

A minimum of one year’s experience in the management and supervision of staff

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge

Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of:

The requirements of a Science Technician 2
Health and safety regulations, as relevant to the role
General administrative processes and records

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Skills / Abilities

Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Proven effective people management skills

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

Interview

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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