Brilliant Secondary School In Northampton Seeking Experienced Science Technician

Marchant Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a well-established secondary school in Northampton to recruit an experienced Science Technician to support the science department and ensure laboratories, equipment and resources are ready for lessons.

The successful candidate will prepare practical lessons, set up equipment, maintain prep rooms, and assist teachers during activities, while upholding COSHH and health and safety standards. The role is full-time and starts ASAP. Salary is dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Science Technician in a school is essential.
• Previous secondary school laboratory experience.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety.
• Strong organisational and practical skills.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Preparing practical lessons and experiments.
• Setting up laboratory equipment and resources.
• Preparing materials for demonstrations and investigations.
• Supporting teachers during practical activities.
• Maintaining laboratories and preparation rooms.
• Cleaning and safely storing scientific equipment.
• Ordering and replenishing resources.
• Checking equipment before use.
• Reporting faulty or damaged equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory records.
• Following COSHH and school health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider science department with practical requirements.

Skills

Science lab experience

Laboratory safety

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

DBS checks

Practical skills

Job description

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

About the School

A brilliant and well-established secondary school in Northampton is looking for an experienced Science Technician to join its busy science department.

The successful candidate will provide essential practical support to teaching staff and help ensure laboratories, equipment and resources are ready for lessons.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing practical lessons and experiments.

Setting up laboratory equipment and resources.

Preparing materials for demonstrations and investigations.

Supporting teachers during practical activities.

Maintaining laboratories and preparation rooms.

Cleaning and safely storing scientific equipment.

Ordering and replenishing resources.

Checking equipment before use.

Reporting faulty or damaged equipment.

Maintaining laboratory records.

Following COSHH and school health and safety procedures.

Supporting the wider science department with practical requirements.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Science Technician within a school is essential.

Previous secondary school laboratory experience.

Good understanding of laboratory safety.

Strong organisational and practical skills.

Methodical approach to work.

Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines.

Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.