School Technician: Science, Art & Design Labs – Immediate Start

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. seeks a School Technician to provide cross-disciplinary support across Science, Art, Creative & Design, and Hospitality & Catering in a West London Hounslow secondary school.

The role covers preparing and clearing away materials, assisting lessons, and maintaining safe, well-equipped labs and studios. The successful candidate will have a technician background and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, with ongoing contract terms and potential path to permanent

Qualifications

• Experience in a science, art, creative design or hospitality & catering environment.
• Enhanced DBS on the update Service is required.
• Willingness to support across multiple departments and after-school activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective technician support across Science, Art, Creative & Design, and Hospitality & Catering.
• Prepare, set up and clear away apparatus, materials, tools and equipment for lessons from Years 7 to Sixth Form.
• Support teachers during practical lessons, ensuring safe use of equipment and resources.
• Maintain laboratories, studios, kitchens and stores to be clean, safe and well stocked.
• Monitor stock levels for chemicals, art materials and tools, and raise orders as needed.
• Organise storage areas for accessibility and safety.
• Carry out routine checks on equipment and arrange repairs as necessary.
• Safely handle, label, store and dispose of materials in line with procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist with risk assessments for practical work and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Liaise with staff on practical requirements and safety concerns.
• Support departmental administration, including stock records and classroom displays.
• Contribute to school events and enrichment activities.
• Engage in CPD and professional development to maintain safe working practices.
• Undertake other duties in line with the role and contribute to after-school clubs.

Skills

Technician background

Job description

Philosophy Education, Ltd. seeks a School Technician to provide cross-disciplinary support across Science, Art, Creative & Design, and Hospitality & Catering in a West London Hounslow secondary school.

The role covers preparing and clearing away materials, assisting lessons, and maintaining safe, well-equipped labs and studios. The successful candidate will have a technician background and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, with ongoing contract terms and potential path to permanent