Brilliant Secondary School In Canterbury Seeking Experienced Science Technician

Marchant Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Science Technician for a brilliant secondary school in Canterbury to support the science department and ensure laboratories, equipment and resources are prepared for lessons.

The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining high standards of safety and operation in the labs, supporting teachers with practical lessons and managing resources. This is a full-time, long-term post with start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Science Technician in a school is essential.
• Experience working in a secondary school laboratory.
• Strong understanding of laboratory health and safety.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Practical and methodical approach to tasks.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS (or already held).

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Set up laboratory equipment and resources.
• Prepare chemicals and materials safely.
• Support teachers with practical lessons.
• Maintain laboratories and preparation rooms.
• Clean and store scientific equipment.
• Order and replenish resources.
• Check equipment for damage or faults.
• Maintain laboratory records.
• Follow COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Ensure practical activities are prepared safely and efficiently.

Skills

Science Technician experience

Secondary school lab exp

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Practical & methodical

DBS clearance willingness

Job description

Job Title: Science Technician
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A brilliant secondary school in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Science Technician to join its well-established science department.

The successful candidate will provide practical and technical support across the department, ensuring laboratories, equipment and resources are fully prepared for lessons and maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Setting up laboratory equipment and resources.
• Preparing chemicals and materials safely.
• Supporting teachers with practical lessons.
• Maintaining laboratories and preparation rooms.
• Cleaning and storing scientific equipment.
• Ordering and replenishing resources.
• Checking equipment for damage or faults.
• Maintaining laboratory records.
• Following COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Ensuring practical activities are prepared safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Science Technician within a school is essential.
• Previous secondary school laboratory experience.
• Good understanding of laboratory health and safety.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Practical and methodical approach.
• Ability to manage multiple practical requirements.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.