Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:
. Mondays to Thursdays: 7.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. inclusive of 30 min lunch break
. Fridays: 7.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. inclusive of 30 min lunch break
. Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays
The Services required are set out as follows:
The Personnel shall be competent to perform the following:
Science Laboratory & Lesson Support
- Assist in preparing teaching materials, apparatus, and resources for science lessons, demonstrations, experiments, practical tests, workshops, and pupils assignments.
- Support teachers during hands-on lessons and station-based assessments.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised science room.
- Ensure equipment and apparatus are in good working condition, reporting faults immediately.
- Keep up-to-date records of apparatus and resource usage (e.g., breakage logs, replacements).
- Prepare termly reports on activity-based lesson usage by classes and levels.
- Perform basic administrative tasks, including stocktake, cataloguing, and loan records.
Hydroponics Programme
- Set up, maintain, and monitor the school's hydroponics systems, ensuring proper upkeep of equipment, nutrient levels, and plant health.
- Support teachers in integrating hydroponics into the curriculum and project-based learning.
- Guide students in making observations and keeping growth records.
Makerspace Support
- Maintain the makerspace environment, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are functional, safe, and organised.
- Prepare resources for makerspace lessons, workshops, and design challenges.
- Guide students in the safe use of makerspace tools and equipment.
- Encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving through makerspace projects.
STEM Enrichment and After-School Activities
- Assist in the planning and facilitation of STEM enrichment programmes, after-school clubs, workshops, and competitions.
- Prepare and manage STEM resources (e.g., robotics kits, coding tools, engineering materials).
- Guide students in hands-on projects, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.
. Document and showcase students STEM and makerspace projects.
Safety and Compliance
- Ensure students follow safety protocols during laboratory, hydroponics, STEM, and makerspace activities.
- Assist in conducting risk assessments and ensure safe storage/disposal of resources.
- Support urgent duties during evacuation drills and emergencies.
Administrative and General Support
- Assist with other tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of school programmes.
- During school holidays or off-peak periods, provide support in other areas of the school with the permission of the supervisor (e.g., stocktaking, resource preparation, school events, learning journeys).
- Attend relevant training or professional development sessions to improve technical knowledge and support skills.
The Personnel shall minimally have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
. Minimum GCE O-level education
. Good communication and inter-personal skills
. Proficient in MS Office applications
. At least 2 years working experience in local school in a similar position
. Knowledge of Science / STEM is preferred
. Experience working in a Science laboratory is preferred
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short interview.
