Part-Time Secondary Science Technician — Lab Prep Pro

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; London Borough of Merton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in London is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support its secondary school client in Merton from November 2026. The role involves preparing equipment and resources for practical lessons and ensuring labs are ready for teaching.

You will work closely with science staff, maintain safety practices, manage stock and provide general technical support. This is a part-time, term-time position with potential for extension and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, scientific qualification or practical laboratory background.
• Experience using scientific equipment and following laboratory procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A good understanding of safe working practices.
• The ability to prioritise workload and meet lesson deadlines.
• A professional and collaborative approach.
• Confidence working in a secondary school environment.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus, chemicals and other resources for practical lessons.
• Read and interpret teachers' practical requirements.
• Set up laboratory equipment ahead of lessons.
• Assist with experiments and demonstrations where required.
• Clean, maintain and safely store scientific equipment.
• Keep laboratories tidy, functional and appropriately organised.
• Monitor consumable supplies and assist with stock management.
• Report equipment faults and support appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain awareness of relevant health and safety requirements.
• Provide general technical support to the science department.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Organisational skills

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Education

Relevant degree or scientific qualification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in London is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support its secondary school client in Merton from November 2026. The role involves preparing equipment and resources for practical lessons and ensuring labs are ready for teaching.

You will work closely with science staff, maintain safety practices, manage stock and provide general technical support. This is a part-time, term-time position with potential for extension and flexible working arrangements.