School Science Technician: Safe Labs & Practical Support

Nova-Education-Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suthers School in Nottingham seeks a talented Science Technician to join a warm and compassionate environment where every staff member contributes to student experience. This permanent, full-time, term-time only position sits on Scale 3 with pro-rata salary and closing date 16 September 2026 at 9am.

You will prepare equipment for KS3/KS4 science lessons, safely deliver materials to labs, maintain stock and safety standards, and support staff and pupils with practical work and demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment and material for KS3 and KS4 biology, chemistry and physics lessons, including stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus for demonstrations and practical work
• Delivering equipment and chemicals to laboratories in a safe manner and setting up demonstration practicals
• Checking, returning, cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and apparatus after lessons
• Assisting pupils, teaching staff and student teachers with practicals and demonstrations, including advising on safe use of chemicals
• Maintenance of a safe working environment, including cleaning laboratory sinks and surfaces
• Repair and maintenance of science equipment and reporting equipment for repair where required
• Construction and/or modification of science teaching aids and testing new experiments
• Operating systems for stocking, storing, transporting and distributing department resources
• Maintaining stock levels, stock control, ordering procedures, preparing requisitions and checking deliveries
• Safe treatment and disposal of biological, chemical and hazardous waste
• Maintaining preparation rooms, monitoring store and chemical temperatures and liaising with the site team
• Liaising with the Head of Science regarding curriculum planning and support for teaching staff
• Complying with Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH, CLEAPPS and risk management procedures

Job description

The Suthers School in Nottingham seeks a talented Science Technician to join a warm and compassionate environment where every staff member contributes to student experience. This permanent, full-time, term-time only position sits on Scale 3 with pro-rata salary and closing date 16 September 2026 at 9am.

You will prepare equipment for KS3/KS4 science lessons, safely deliver materials to labs, maintain stock and safety standards, and support staff and pupils with practical work and demonstrations.