Science Technician - Galashiels Academy - SBO09355

Job Details A part time position has become available to join the Science department at Galashiels Academy. The successful candidate will provide a Technician support service to Science teachers and pupils to facilitate delivery of the national curriculum. Role Purpose To provide a Technician support service to Science teachers and pupils to facilitate delivery of the national curriculum. PRINCIPAL DUTIES The management and maintenance of resources on a daily basis including:- • Physical movement of apparatus within departments • Notifying the Principal Teacher of problems due to resource shortages • Preparing chemicals to defined specifications for classroom use • Setting up and clearing away of equipment • Maintain, clean and carry out minor repairs to equipment • Fault finding and repair of electrical and mechanical apparatus • Designing and constructing apparatus for a given use Ordering and stock control including:- • Maintaining an inventory of chemicals and apparatus in the Science department • Research and purchase of consumable materials and spare parts within agreed budgets (including for the repair and maintenance of equipment) • Receiving and checking delivery notes/invoices/credit notes To research, assist and, where appropriate, advise on the relevant resources for teaching staff including:- • Researching the use of new apparatus, including specialised items • Checking the suitability of resource specification against purpose • Sourcing and collection of biological specimens as and when required • Carrying out preliminary investigations of new techniques Essential HNC or HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Anne Macleod at amacleod1@glow.sch.uk

Location: Gala Park, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025