Science Laboratory Technician

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school in England is seeking a Science Laboratory Technician to support classes. The role requires setting up experimental apparatus, ideally for a 35-hour week during term time, with a range of £20,242 - £20,560. Strong communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are essential. Applications are to be submitted via the provided email by the deadline of 28th November 2025.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
• Experience is not necessary but would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up experimental apparatus for lessons under the direction of senior staff.

Skills

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Organised

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Science Laboratory Technician

Required as soon as possible, or on 5th January 2026

35 hours per week, worked over 5 days Monday to Friday, ideally a 9.00am – 4.30pm, term time only plus 1 teacher education day (TED)

Salary scale 2, points 3-4 £20,242 - £20,560 (£24,796 - £25,185 full time, whole year equivalent salary).

Christopher Whitehead Language College, 11-18 school with 1,600 students, described by Ofsted as: ‘An inclusive, tolerant and welcoming school. Leaders have high expectations. They place a strong focus on academic achievement and pupils’ character development.’

We require a Science Laboratory Technician to start as soon as possible, or on 5th January 2026. 35 hours per week, worked over 5 days Monday to Friday, ideally a 9.00am – 4.30pm, term time only plus 1 teacher education day (TED). The salary is paid at scale 2, points 3-4 £20,242 - £20,560 (£24,796 - £25,185 full time, whole year equivalent salary).

We are looking for someone who:

• is reliable, enthusiastic and organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
• This role will involve setting up experimental apparatus for lessons under the direction and guidance of senior staff.
• Experience is not necessary but would be an advantage.

Please look at the informative website for further information and an application pack that will guide the application process.

https://christopherwhitehead.co.uk/recruitment/ Please email your completed application form to [e-mail]

Please do not send a CV.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 10.00am on Friday 28th November 2025.

Interviews to be held week commencing 1st December 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and begin interviews prior to the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunities in its service to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake enhanced DBS, ID and reference checks and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.