Join A High-Achieving Secondary School In Kent – Experienced Science Technician Wanted!

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

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a knowledgeable Science Technician for a successful secondary school in Ashford, Kent. You will support the science department by preparing practical activities and maintaining laboratories and resources.

The ideal candidate has science technician or lab experience, understands safety and COSHH requirements, and can work closely with teaching staff. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Previous science technician or laboratory experience in a school setting.
• Desirable: experience in a school science department.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety and chemical handling.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemicals, apparatus and materials for science lessons.
• Set up equipment for practical demonstrations and experiments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and report faults.
• Monitor stock levels and order consumables.
• Ensure chemicals and lab materials are stored properly.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and COSHH.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Lab safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

DBS check required

Job description

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

About the School

A successful secondary school in Ashford is seeking a knowledgeable Science Technician to support its science department. The school requires someone practical and well organised who can help staff deliver engaging practical lessons while ensuring laboratories, equipment and resources are maintained to a high standard.

About the Role

You will work alongside science staff to prepare practical activities and maintain safe, well-equipped laboratories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing chemicals, apparatus and materials for science lessons.
• Setting up equipment for practical demonstrations and experiments.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and reporting faults.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering consumables.
• Ensuring chemicals and laboratory materials are stored appropriately.
• Following health and safety procedures, including relevant risk assessments and COSHH requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous science technician or laboratory experience.
• School science department experience is highly desirable.
• A good understanding of laboratory safety and chemical handling.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.