Science Lab Technician – Secondary School (Lewisham)

Aston Education; Bromley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Excellent professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

EAP for wellbeing

Headspace app

Ride to Work

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Aston Education is recruiting a Science Technician for a large Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London. The role is temporary, full-time (35 hours/week) with a 42.9 paid weeks per year, start as soon as possible, and there is potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

You will support the Science department by preparing and maintaining equipment, ensuring safe lab practices, and enabling high-quality science lessons for students.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Mathematics.
• Health & Safety training, COSHH awareness and CLEAPSS guidance.
• Degree in Science is desirable.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally as a school Science Technician.
• Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and equipment.
• Good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• This role involves providing technical support to the Science department, ensuring that teachers and pupils have the equipment, resources, and safe working environment needed to deliver high-quality science education.
• As a Science Technician, you will prepare, maintain, and organise practical equipment and materials for lessons, while also supporting the safe use of laboratories in line with health and safety guidelines.

Education

GCSEs in Science and Mathematics

Degree in Science (desirable)

Job description

Aston Education is recruiting a Science Technician for a large Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London. The role is temporary, full-time (35 hours/week) with a 42.9 paid weeks per year, start as soon as possible, and there is potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

You will support the Science department by preparing and maintaining equipment, ensuring safe lab practices, and enabling high-quality science lessons for students.