Hereford Cathedral School - Science (Physics) Technician

Summary

At Hereford Cathedral School, the Physics Technician is a key member of the Science Department, supporting the delivery of inspiring, hands-on physics education. This role is central to ensuring that practical work is engaging, safe, and seamlessly integrated into the curriculum.

Detail

Working closely with teaching staff, the Physics Technician prepares and sets up a wide range of experiments, from foundational demonstrations to advanced practical investigations. They ensure that all apparatus and materials are ready for use, functioning correctly, and compliant with health and safety standards. Their work enables students to benefit from well-organised, interactive learning experiences.

OUR OFFER

Valuable, on the job training and professional development

Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people

A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings

Free lunch during Term-time

The postholder is line managed by the Head of Physics.

The Technician works with all members of the wider Science Department and pupils from Year 7 (age 11) to Sixth Form (age 18), plus PGCE students and NQTs

Accountabilities:

• Provides all the required technical support to enable the Physics laboratories to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedure and Health and Safety guidelines.
• Supervise stock control, the ordering of materials and oversee the department’s materials budget and petty cash in consultation with the Head of Physics.

Responsibilities:

• Putting out equipment for class practical work and demonstrations; cleaning and returning it to storage
• Working with the department teaching staff to develop new practical work and demonstrations when new coursework of new exam questions are introduced. This task can often involve independent research.
• Trialling practicals to produce reliable and precise data, in readiness for lesson use and for those to be carried out in practical assessments. Supplying trialled results to teaching staff and exam board if necessary
• Advising teaching staff during A-Level and GCSE practical assessments regarding procedural issues, organisation and layout of equipment for forthcoming practicals
• Organising the efficient and safe storage of apparatus and chemicals including labelling and use of hazard symbols
• Maintaining equipment in good working order, either by repairing it or arranging a specialist repair
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of 16 computers together with associated electronic physics equipment and audio visual resources
• Responsible for the periodic safety checks of equipment in the laboratory
• Complying with H&S regulations as advised by professional bodies and by Head of Department
• Ordering of routine equipment and supplies, checking deliveries and invoices for payment
• Maintaining records and expenditure of departmental budget and for advising the Head of Department if the allocated budget if likely to be overspent

Documents

• Physics-Technician PDF Document