Science Technican

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is seeking an Entry Level Science Technician to support classrooms, laboratories and workshops. You will help prepare teaching spaces, manage resources and assist staff and pupils in safe use of equipment, while maintaining stock levels and supporting practical activities.

Join a collaborative team with emphasis on health and safety, resource organisation and development of teaching materials.

Qualifications

• Provide specialist assistance in preparing classrooms, labs and workshops.
• Manage teaching resources, displays, apparatus and equipment.
• Support staff and pupils in safe use of equipment.
• Assist with designing and creating teaching resources.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock records and undertake annual stocktaking.
• Organise maintenance and repair of equipment; seek specialist help when needed.
• Assist with open evenings and other school events.
• Support teaching staff with practical activities and experiments.
• Ensure COSHH regulations and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Lab equipment handling

Stock management

Organization

Tools

Lab equipment maintenance

IT/AVA equipment

Job description

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is seeking a motivated Science Technician to join our team. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

We are a thriving and oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school serving the communities between Bristol and Bath. Our strong house system, student leadership roles and enrichment programme ensure that our students have an extensive range of opportunities to develop their personal skills and characteristics outside as well as inside the classroom.

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

As an Entry Level Science Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Providing specialist assistance in the preparation of classrooms, laboratories, and workshops for use by staff and pupils ensuring a safe, tidy, and healthy working environment is provided at all times.
• Providing specialist assistance and be responsible for teaching resources and materials, displays, apparatus and equipment.
• Providing technical assistance and support to teaching staff and pupils on the safe and economic use of equipment and materials (including electrical equipment).
• Working with teaching staff in the creation and design of new teaching resources and materials.
• Demonstrating, advising, and assisting in practical activities and support practical experiments where necessary, assisting with practical project work as part of, for example, Post-16 studies, under the direction of teaching staff.
• Assisting in using IT and AVA equipment associated with displays, machinery, and experiments, ensuring the availability and security of equipment used.
• Maintaining and repairing equipment and apparatus or organise maintenance and repair, seeking specialist assistance, when necessary, in order to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Ensuring that workshops, laboratories, classrooms, and all equipment used are kept clean, tidy and in a safe condition.
• Monitoring routine and non-routine checking, maintenance, calibration, cleaning, and fault investigation to ensure it is carried out to the required standard.
• Being responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials and the disposal of waste and hazardous materials, according to the relevant regulations, guidelines, and school procedures and in line with Health and Safety good practice.
• Maintaining records of stock levels and loans of equipment and materials and undertake annual stocktaking; order new stocks, supplies or equipment when authorised by teaching staff, taking receipt of materials and equipment delivered and passing invoices for payment.
• Bring responsible where required for petty cash and the purchase of relevant items locally when authorised, assessing the availability of suitable alternatives in line with best value principles and maintaining records of transactions and expenditure in accordance with the schools’ financial guidelines.
• Assisting with the issue and return of textbooks as required and undertake other appropriate clerical duties when required.
• Assisting in the organisation and preparation of displays for open evenings and other school functions as and when required.
• Ensuring at all times and in all the above activities that Health and Safety Regulations, and other relevant regulations and guidelines such as COSHH regulations and school procedures, are adhered to and observed. This may involve taking a lead role in regular and routine checking and testing procedures and risk assessments where appropriate, and proactively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of Health and Safety procedures and policies.
• Playing a proactive role in developing the skills and experience of other technicians and promoting ‘best practice’ in all aspects of the work requirements.
• Assisting teaching staff as directed and undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post, including assisting or advising other technicians in areas of particular competence or skill.

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Closing date: 11.59 pm on Sunday, 6th September, 2026

Expected start date: Monday, 21st September, 2026

Role information: Full time or part time, term time only, all INSET days, plus 10 days during school holidays (for full time, % allocation for part time)

Grade 4 £26,403 - £26,824 FTE

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.