Part-time Science Technician (3 days a week)

TES FE News; London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Science Technician to support the Science Department. The successful candidate will assist with practical lessons, provide technical support, and ensure safety in laboratory environments. This role is essential to helping students and staff across multiple sites during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience within an educational environment is essential.
• Any relevant Physics or Chemistry qualifications would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Assisting teaching staff with demonstration lessons, practical lessons, and assessments.
• Ensuring safe use of materials, equipment, and chemicals.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Physics or Chemistry Qualifications

Experience in Educational Environment

Job description

Job Overview

A part-time Science Technician is required to join our busy Science Department for 3 days per week. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of technicians to provide technical support to pupils and staff across the school sites. Please note that you may be based at one school site. However, the post is not site specific and therefore you may be asked to work across all three sites during your employment.

Please note this job role is to work 3 days/21 hours per week term time only (8am to 3.30pm)

The Main Duties Of The Role Will Involve

• Setting up, preparing and clearing materials, equipment and chemicals for practical
  
  

lessons;

• Assisting teaching staff with demonstration lessons, practical lessons, exam classes and assessments;
• Providing technical support for pupils and staff, while ensuring the safe use of materials, equipment and chemicals;
• Cleaning equipment and work areas, as necessary;
• Working in accordance with health and safety guidelines;
• In liaison with the team, ensuring that laboratories are adequately stocked.
  
  

Experience of working within an educational environment is essential and/or any relevant Physics or Chemistry qualifications would be desirable.

The candidate will be required to have the following skills and experience:

• Good levels of literacy and numeracy;
• High standard of verbal & written communication skills when dealing with colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors;
• Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team;
• Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies;
• Organised and able to work methodically, with attention to detail, under the supervision of the Senior Science Technician, Science Subject Leader (site) and Direct of Science.
  
  

REQUIRED FOR: 1 September 2025.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 8am on Monday 7 July 2025.

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: To be confirmed. During w/c 7 or 14 July 2025.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please email for the application form, job description: [e-mail] . If you would like to apply you will need to submit your completed application form by the closing date.

CV’s will only be accepted if accompanied by an Application Form.

Robert Clack School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo identity checks, checks with past employers, an online internet search and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.