Health and Science Technician

Waltham Forest College; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Waltham Forest College is seeking a Health and Science Technician to ensure the health and safety of its laboratory and support students in practical skills development. The role includes managing inventory and provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with diverse benefits.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a science environment, ideally within FE.
• Relevant curriculum specialism required.
• Ability to manage health and safety in laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and safety of the specialist ward and laboratory.
• Inventory and stock control for classroom materials.
• Support small groups of learners with practical skills.

Skills

Support in a science environment

Health and Safety management

Practical skills support

Education

Relevant curriculum specialism

Job description

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Job Title: Health and Science Technician

Location: East London

Hours: 36

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We are looking for a technician coach to join the Health team. As technician coach, you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of the specialist ward and laboratory, inventory, stock control and issuing of classroom materials to support teaching staff, supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress.

You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or a science environment, ideally within FE, along with a relevant curriculum specialism.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 26/06/2025

Interview Date:

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications

will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

Safeguarding Statement

Waltham Forest College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Waltham Forest College is a Mindful Employer. People who have experienced mental health issues will not be discriminated against due to their mental ill health. Disclosure of a mental health problem will enable the College to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment if needed.

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Job Title: Health and Science Technician

Location: East London

Hours: 36

Salary: £26,205 - £27,784

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We are looking for a technician coach to join the Health team. As technician coach, you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of the specialist ward and laboratory, inventory, stock control and issuing of classroom materials to support teaching staff, supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress.

You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or a science environment, ideally within FE, along with a relevant curriculum specialism.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 26/06/2025

Interview Date:

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications

will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

Safeguarding Statement

Waltham Forest College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Waltham Forest College is a Mindful Employer. People who have experienced mental health issues will not be discriminated against due to their mental ill health. Disclosure of a mental health problem will enable the College to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment if needed.