Optics technician, City and Islington College

Job title

Optics technician, City and Islington College

Job description

London’s leading College is looking for an exceptional optics technician to join its ambitious team at the Angel Campus.

Key Purpose

To provide technical and operational support for the Optics department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to the duties laid down by CIC conditions of service, the post holder will:
• Produce high quality course documentation and maintain student records according to the College policies.
• To maintain and restock equipment essential to the running of the optics curriculum and support the resourcing of the department in line with changes within the sector.
• Preparing apparatus, materials and setting up equipment and apparatus for practical classes, practical assessments, and individual investigations. Setting up and carrying out demonstrations. Retrieving and clearing up apparatus and laboratories etc.
• General maintenance (including cleaning) of apparatus and equipment and maintenance of laboratory services and facilities.
• Responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of stores in accordance with current legislations. Advising the deputy chief science technician accordingly.
• To assist tutors and students in laboratories when required, including giving advice and assistance to students and staff on apparatus use, care and techniques.
• To teach up to 4 hours per week as required by the optics department.
• Co-ordination of all aspects of the assessment process including quality assurance of examination papers, prior to be sent to the External Moderators, implementation of examinations and recording of assessment results.
• Collate, track, and send Core Competency tracking sheets to ABDO accurately and in a timely manner.
• Liaising with the Internal Examiners and External Moderators to ensure that all quality assurance expectations are fulfilled.
• Liaising with ABDO, the GOC and other stakeholders with respect to curriculum/student matters develop and maintaining links with the Optical Manufacturing Industry and employers/
• Actively market the course to grow student numbers and affiliating training practices, which can include attending various related shows and exhibitions.
• Assist with recruitment, initial assessment interview and selection of candidates on the Optics course(s).

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Salary

£ 30,668 - 32,509

Working hours

35 hours

Closing date for applications

2024-06-02