KCS

Job Description

Dulwich College Seoul British School seeks an enthusiastic and skilled Science Technician for the Senior School.

덜위치칼리지 서울 영국학교에서 Science Technician을 모집합니다.

Full-time Position with 1 year contract (renewable) from August 2023.

고용형태: 1년 계약직(연장 가능)

Responsible to: Lead Science Technician
                         Head of Science
• 5 days per week (Mon to Fri) during College term time, minimum hours 7.45am to 4.45pm 

• 근무시간: 월~금 (07:45~16:45)

The Science department runs a Key Stage 3 course based on Activate Science (Years 7-9), the CIE IGCSE Coordinated Science course at Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11), and IB Diploma courses in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems & Society, and Physics.

Purpose of job:
To work as a member of the team providing a technician service to the Science department, and through the provision of this learning support service, promote equality of opportunity for students and staff.

Preparation, Equipment, and Safety

수업 시 사용하는 실험 장비 준비 및 안전관리
• Prepare science equipment and chemicals (both hazardous and non-hazardous) and setting up /checking /issuing equipment and apparatus for use in practical lessons;
• Run trial of experiments before classes, setting up demonstrations.
• Clear away apparatus and chemicals;
• Disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste laboratory materials, as directed by the Lead Science Technician, in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintain the “living resources” including plants and animals kept in the labs.
• Ensure that all health and safety procedures are updated, understood and followed correctly.

Supporting Learning and Teaching

교사 및 학생 수업 보조
• Support the work of teachers in lab sessions by demonstrating experiments and/or equipment to individuals or small groups.
• Provide support for teachers including help in displays, photocopying, resource ordering.
• Participating in the organization and safe storage of equipment and materials and keep the online inventory (Quartzy) up-to-date.
• Maintaining stock levels of basic laboratory consumables and chemicals, notifying the Lead Science Technician of shortages. 
• Participate in stock checks, and make local, weekly shopping and manage purchase and reimbursement procedures for the department. 
• Providing technical advice and assistance to teaching staff and students regarding the availability and use of equipment. Assisting in practical activities as appropriate.
• Support the planning and running of science trips and after-school science activities.
Safety and security
• Maintaining satisfactory standards of safety and security within the technician service, in accordance with departmental /CLEAPSS guidelines, School policy and relevant legislation.

Communication
• Liaise with other departments in the school in matters relating to the technician service. Liaise with technicians in other schools in matters of common interest.

Other duties
• Other appropriate duties as requested by the Lead Science Technician or Head of Science. This may involve work in any area of the department and on any site of the school.
 

Job Requirements

Must be:
• Highly organised administrative skills
• Excellent team player with good communication skills (written and verbal) Korean language with fluent level of English
• Positive, proactive, and trainable
• Science background preferred
• Related experience preferred
• Free to work in Korea
It is a requirement of all staff that they sign the ICT Acceptable User Policy and attend Safeguarding and Prevent training. 

Dulwich College offers:
• access to outstanding professional development from DCSL and DC International.
• supportive and highly professional working environment with dedicated and fully qualified teaching colleagues from the UK and elsewhere.
• the opportunity to inspire and challenge children from around the world who are kind, hardworking and fun to work with.
 

Required Documents

• CV (no unexplained employment or study gaps please)

• names of 2 professional referees (must include Head/senior manager at current/most recent employment)
• a cover letter (1 page)

인사담당자 이메일: recruit@dulwich-seoul.kr

Interviews at the College will be offered to strong candidates in mid/late March 2023. Please contact us for further details or a quick telephone chat about this important role. The application deadline is March 17th.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main responsibilities and duties of the post, each individual task to be undertaken will not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. The job description is current to the date shown but, in consultation with you, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

Dulwich College Seoul British School is a premier international school serving the English-speaking expat and local community. With over 400 students aged 12-18 years in the Senior School, we are one of Korea's most diverse school communities. Our staff are highly trained and very motivated professionals who put 'students first' in all they do. We strive to be "The Kindest School in the Universe" and this aim shapes how we work with our students and their families. 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, and successful references.