Science Technician

7 days ago


Singapore Oakridge International School, Bengaluru Full time
Date: 8 Jan 2025

Location:

Singapore, SG, 139644

Job ID: 4855

School: Dover Court International School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.

Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.

In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.

All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.

We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.

Job Description

Core Requirements of the Post

In Fulfilling The Requirements Of The Post, The Science Laboratory Technician Will Aspire To The Highest Standards Of Professionalism And Will, In Particular:

Schedule the availability of, prepare and provide apparatus, equipment and other teaching materials as requested by the Science Teachers in the Faculty. These may include chemicals, biological material, equipment, models, and disposable material such as stationery.

Collect and clear away equipment and chemicals, and other teaching material once it is finished with, including safely disposing of waste and washing-up apparatus (using the dishwasher, where appropriate)

Check for faulty and damaged equipment after each lesson, report to the Science Teacher and or Head of Faculty (as appropriate), and repair or replace the equipment, if possible.

Job Responsiblities

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Technological and Resource Management

The Science Laboratory Technician Will:

Operate an up to date, efficient, remotely accessible, online system of monitoring the storage of chemicals, equipment and materials used in the laboratories.

Monitor breakages of equipment and ensure that active inventory levels are maintained.

Assist in updating record of inventory levels and locations of backup equipment, such that end of year ordering is efficient.

Assist in annual, final, stock check of all chemicals, disposable materials, glassware and other apparatus, so that new materials may be ordered.

Adhere to NAE and IGCSE/IBO/CIS/WASC specifications and requirements

Keep storage areas clean and well organised

Clean all equipment including special equipment and glassware needing special care or treatment.

Ensure the safe storage, care and handling of chemicals, safe disposal of residues and wastes, including micro-organisms.

Unpack and check orders within one week of delivery. Inform HoF if any equipment is faulty or materials are missing, and follow up as directed.

Review equipment needs within the department and advise on purchase of new and replacement of equipment. Order materials as requested

Safety and Risk Assessing (ensuring that we all are aware of safety issues)

The Science Laboratory Technician Will:

Have a complete CLEAPSS Hazcards reference for all chemicals in the prep room

Ensure written Science Laboratory Technician specific Risk Assessments are in place for all equipment, apparatus and materials (as necessary) prior to their use, and writing and preparing the risk assessments as necessary.

Provide CLEAPSS Hazcards every time a chemical is used in class

Comply with all Health and Safety standards and regulations issued by Stamford and external agencies including NAE, IGCSE, IBO, CIS, and WASC

Main First-aider within the faculty (Training will be provided).

Technical Support (assisting others to plan for use and use equipment)

The Science Laboratory Technician Will:

Assist teachers, as requested, to facilitate student learning with respect to specific outcomes

Advise staff and visiting teachers about resources and equipment available.

Advise teachers of laboratory activities that may support targeted learning outcomes.

Professional Responsibilities

The Science Laboratory Technician will:

Support the life of the school beyond the classroom;

Lead one or more after co-curricular activities;

Participate in residential weeks and other trips;

Contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term.

Preparation of practical materials for classes

The Science Laboratory Technician Will:

The system in place shall allow the laboratory technician ample time to prepare the materials required for a class. If special consumable purchases need to be made, teachers should allow a week, or arrange purchases themselves.

Teachers can expect labs to be prepared on time if two days notice is given. Labs will be cleaned from classrooms on the day that they are noted as completed.

It is not the lab technicianʼs responsibility to plan lab activities for classes. Lab activities should be planned as an integral part of a unit and designed to achieve specific learning outcomes.

Position Requirements

Able to work with students and staff in secondary school.

Up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and techniques in your specific skill base.

Ability to solve problems creatively and efficiently.

Able to assist students as needed both academically and during practical procedures

Able to care for the wellbeing of small aquatic animals (fish and terrapin)

Able to support enrichment activities such as field trips and after school programmes (Trips may occasionally go outside of school hours).

Promote and adhere to the Nord Anglia Education vision and values:

Opportunity - for us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.

Impact - for us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive and lasting.

Leadership - for us, leadership is about considering the teamʼs needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility.

Respect - for us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance and getting the little things right.

All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of NAEʼs commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation.

Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and adhere to NAE and school policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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