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Employer Description
One is a sixth form college in Ipswich in the English county of Suffolk. Opened in 2010, and a member of the South West Ipswich and South Suffolk Partnership, it provides further education in South Suffolk. The College was assessed as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in May 2015.
I have the privilege of leading the talented teaching staff and managers that our students encounter in their lessons each day. If you choose to study here you will have made an excellent decision, our superb teachers are one of the reasons that we have been an outstanding college for many years. We are lucky to have their fantastic expertise and I am sure that you will enjoy learning with them.
In the first instance our amazing building and our fantastic facilities will certainly impress you; but you will quickly discover that more importantly we are a very friendly community and that we value each individual. The college has a happy and purposeful atmosphere, and there is a real sense of partnership between students and staff.
Please contribute to college life and enjoy its many opportunities. We will enrich your subjects with trips, visits, fieldwork, “live projects” and guest speakers. There will be opportunities for you to participate in a variety of activities outside of your timetabled lessons too. We underpin everything we do with our three pillars; Qualifications, Character Strengths and Connections and we believe that it is through this combination of attributes that you will succeed and progress to an exciting future career with prospects.
The next two or three years at college is a precious time for you all. I can vividly remember my time at sixth form and it was transformative. Please make the best use of your time here, if you show commitment to your learning we can help everything else to fall into place.
Best wishes Jake Robson, Group Sixth Form Principal
Main description
The postholder will provide technical support in the area of Science and Technology. This support includes the management and preparation of resources, routine maintenance on equipment used by staff and students at the Centre and the identification of purchasing needs while monitoring the use of consumables within the relevant teaching area.
Main Duties:
To ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment through:
Actively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of both health & safety procedures and information resources including risk assessments, inventories and guidance information for science technician activities.
Proactively developing improved health & safety practices
Attend team and wider-college meetings to actively engage with staff at all levels and improve working practice
Form part of the critical college wider functions, such as Fire Marshals and First Aiders.
Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development
The provision of technical advice and support on health & safety issues to teaching and trainee technical staff
The safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards
The healthy and safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials
The preparation of resources:
Assembling apparatus on a daily basis
Obtaining materials by local purchase or standard ordering as required
Giving technical advice to teachers, technicians and students
Assisting in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations as requested by the teaching staff
Constructing and modifying apparatus (as required)
Supporting the Director/ Head of Curriculum in ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipmen
General cleaning, repair and regular servicing and maintenance of equipment (on-going)
To prepare materials and equipment for lessons and projects, including preparation of demonstration materials and resources, and the stocking of classrooms with consumable items such as chemicals.
To engage, collaborate and challenge teaching staff to drive forward delivery of the practical science curriculum
Provide technical support in the absence of science technician colleagues. Support the cover of other absent technician colleagues from other departments if required.
The postholder will be expected to solve varied problems and develop solutions using analytical, judgmental, creative and developmental skills. All staff are expected to work together be flexible, adaptable and respond to the changing demands within One. Experience of school/college A-level technician work is preferred, with the ability or enthusiasm to support all sciences.
Entry requirements
GCSE Maths and English grades 4 or above - Essential.
Skills required
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Training to be Provided
The learner will be studying the Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Things to consider
Having knowledge of computer systems e.g. MS Office products and knowledge of how to calibrate/ repair equipment is advantageous.
Future Prospects
The opportunity to progress onto becoming a Laboratory Technician, Science Technician, etc. upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/08/2024
Salary
£12314 per year
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk
More Information
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
