PERSON & POST SPECIFICATION (Science Technician)Role:Science TechnicianSchool:Senior SchoolHours:Full timeContract:As applicableClassification:Local SupportResponsible to:Head of Senior School, lined managed by Head of SciencePOST-HOLDER QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE.?2-3 years related working experiences in an international school environment.?College degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, science **** preferred.?Teaching experience or relevant work in a laboratory?Ability to build relationships with other team members?Good computer skills-including word-processing, spreadsheet, email and internet ?Excellent verbal skills in English ?Good practical skills in Science?Good attitude to work, sense of initiative and strong responsibility, trustworthy?Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyPOST-HOLDER SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.?Assisting and demonstrating in practical classes.?Setting up, trialing and assisting with data logging.?Preparing resources, making up solutions, assembling apparatus, delivering equipment to labs.?Safe disposal of chemical and biological waste according to local regulations and guidelines.?Checking practical equipment.?Checking conditions of chemicals.?Support school cleaning staff in safe cleaning of science laboratories and preproom.?Monitor access to science laboratories and prep room.?Clearing away from laboratories to storage areas, cleaning and checking of practical equipment ?Give technical advice to teachers, technicians and students.?Supervision of students carrying out individual investigations.?Trialing new practical activities.?Constructing and modifying apparatus?Keep up to date with current CLEAPPS health and safety information?Carry out risk assessment of practicals requested by teachers. ?Carry out risk assessment for technician activities.?Provide advice on safe practice when unsafe practice is observed or anticipated.?Help stocktaking chemicals, equipment and stationary.?Cleaning laboratory sinks to remove hazardous substances or recyclable materials.?Checking and repairing textbooks.?Help in the checking of deliveries including stationary?Help to organize and come on Science faculty trips.?Liaise with and offer support to Junior School and DUCKS.?Assist in the management of the issue and collection of textbooks. ?Research possibilities for local purchases.?Keeping prep room tidy.?Ability to build relationships with other team members?Good computer skills-including word-processing, spreadsheet, email and internet ?Excellent verbal skills in English ?Good practical skills in Science?Good attitude to work, sense of initiative and strong responsibility, trustworthy?Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAt Dulwich College International, students come first. And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious and knowledgeable global citizens, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students. Our teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world – living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably. We empower our Teachers to Live Worldwise.Our Vision For TeachersWorldwise Teachers:? Put students first in all they do? Display a positive attitude, adaptability and open-mindedness ? Show professional initiative and perseverance? Are truly collaborative and display highly developed communication skills? Are committed to internationalism and equity? Are committed to sustainability and global citizenshipWorldwise teachers believe in:? The right of every student to be safe, supported and nurtured? Evidence-based and innovative pedagogy? Personalised and differentiated student learning? Setting high expectations for every student? Empowering students to reach their own goals? High levels of student motivation and engagementWorldwise teacher's practice:? Maximises every student’s opportunity learn? Promotes student agency, reflection and a love of learning? Delivers academic rigour and holistic learning? Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature of learning content? Creates a supportive and dynamic learning environment? Develops students’ higher-order thinkingOUR PILLARS, OUR VALUES.WORLDWISE?We build bridges to the world to make a positive difference?We care for one another, our communities and our planet?We are connected?The future is always one step ahead, yet we are already equipped with the skills, courage, and compassion to navigate it with confidenceSTUDENTS COME FIRSTONE FAMILY OF SCHOOLSPIONEERING SPIRIT?I put students at the heart of my decisions?I listen to student voice and it is reflected in my practice?I challenge myself to constantly do better?I put the team’s success aheadof my own?I partner across our Group to create new ideas?I build trusting, respectful relationships?I find creative ways forward?I seek out diversity of thought to inform rich insight?I turn ideas into ****able solutionsDULWICH COLLEGE SHANGHAI PUDONG'S STRATEGIC INTENTIONS.STUDENTS COME FIRSTONE FAMILY OF SCHOOLSPIONEERING SPIRIT?Students' development is prioritised through challenging programmes within our safe and respectful environment, which nurtures their overall wellbeing, enabling them to achieve their academic potential.?Students, staff, and parents work collaboratively in our diverse and international community, in order to have a global perspective and be positive, compassionate contributors to society.?Students have open and inquiring minds, and are encouraged to be creative, innovative, and reflective. As a result, students develop the knowledge, the courage, and the resilience to contribute effectively and confidently toan ever-changing world.SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT.Dulwich College International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.
