School General Technician - Equipment & Safety Support

Education Partnership; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash back

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Access to government pension schemes

Free parking

Training & progression

Staff intranet

Job summary

Pleckgate High School is seeking a General Technician to support lessons and pupils. The post covers 37 hours per week, term-time plus one additional week, working under Heads of Department to ensure equipment is ready and maintained.

You will manage resources, assist with budgets and ensure health and safety standards are met across practical lessons, while maintaining teaching aids and equipment.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Confident communicator at all levels; strong written & verbal skills.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• General technician experience.
• Ability to self-manage, organise and prioritise tasks.
• Qualification in H&S and fire prevention.
• ICT applications and email experience.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and pupils during lessons under the direction of the Heads of Department.
• Collect, set up and check equipment for practical lessons.
• Ensure rooms and resources meet health and safety rules.
• Put away equipment after lessons.
• Manage equipment, supplies and working to keep within the department budget for resources.
• Repair, maintain and modify equipment and teaching aids as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

COSHH knowledge

Self-management

Organisational skills

ICT literacy

Health & Safety

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Pleckgate High School is seeking a General Technician to support lessons and pupils. The post covers 37 hours per week, term-time plus one additional week, working under Heads of Department to ensure equipment is ready and maintained.

You will manage resources, assist with budgets and ensure health and safety standards are met across practical lessons, while maintaining teaching aids and equipment.