Motivated Science Technician – Successful Secondary School - South Yorkshire

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a motivated Science Technician to join a thriving Science Department at a secondary school in South Yorkshire. The role focuses on supporting Biology, Chemistry and Physics with practical lessons, ensuring equipment, stock and safety procedures are up to date.

The ideal candidate will have a science background, be well organised and able to work independently, with a keen eye for detail and strong health and safety awareness. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Background in science (academic or practical).
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Good attention to detail and strong health & safety awareness.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy school environment.
• Previous experience as a Science Technician is desirable, with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment, materials and chemicals for practical science lessons.
• Setting up and clearing away experiments in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Maintaining, organising and ordering stock and equipment.
• Supporting practical lessons where required.
• Ensuring laboratories are safe, clean and compliant with current regulations.
• Assisting with risk assessments and safe storage of chemicals.

Skills

Science background

Organised

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and well-organised Science Technician to join the Science Department of a successful and oversubscribed secondary school in South Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for science and strong practical skills to support teaching and learning across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Motivated Science Technician – Successful Secondary School - South Yorkshire - Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

The Role

• Preparing equipment, materials and chemicals for practical science lessons
• Setting up and clearing away experiments in accordance with health and safety guidelines
• Maintaining, organising and ordering stock and equipment
• Supporting practical lessons where required
• Ensuring laboratories are safe, clean and compliant with current regulations
• Assisting with risk assessments and safe storage of chemicals

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a background in science (academic or practical)
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Has good attention to detail and strong health & safety awareness
• Can work effectively as part of a team in a busy school environment
• Previous experience as a Science Technician is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided