School Lab Technician – Science, Art & Design

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education is seeking a School Technician for Hounslow Secondary School in West London. Immediate start on an ongoing contract with potential for a permanent role.

You will provide technician support across Science, Art, Creative & Design and Hospitality & Catering, ensuring safe, well-organised practical learning spaces. You will prepare equipment, assist teachers during lessons, maintain laboratories and stock systems, and help with risk assessments and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Background in science, Art or Food Technology as relevant to the role.
• DBS Enhanced disclosure (Enhanced DBS on the update Service) is required.
• Ability to support multiple departments and manage resources across practical spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide technician support across Science, Art, Creative & Design, and Hospitality & Catering to keep practical spaces safe and ready for teaching.
• Prepare, set up and tidy apparatus, materials, tools, ingredients and equipment for lessons and enrichment activities.
• Assist teachers during practical lessons and assessments and monitor safe use of equipment by students.
• Maintain laboratories, studios, kitchens and stores, ensuring spaces are clean, stocked and fit for use.
• Monitor stock levels and record-keeping for chemicals, materials and equipment, raising orders as needed.
• Organise storage areas and ensure resources are accessible and safely stored.
• Carry out routine checks on equipment and dispose of chemicals/materials per safety guidelines.
• Support safeguarding and CPD activities and assist with after-school clubs.

Skills

Science background

Art background

Food technology background

Job description

Philosophy Education is seeking a School Technician for Hounslow Secondary School in West London. Immediate start on an ongoing contract with potential for a permanent role.

You will provide technician support across Science, Art, Creative & Design and Hospitality & Catering, ensuring safe, well-organised practical learning spaces. You will prepare equipment, assist teachers during lessons, maintain laboratories and stock systems, and help with risk assessments and safeguarding.