Science Technician

The Norton Knatchbull School; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Norton Knatchbull School in Ashford, England is seeking a part-time Science Technician (4 days per week) to support science lessons by preparing experiments and organising equipment in a busy laboratory environment.

You will assist with GCSE and A Level required practical activities, maintain safety and accuracy in the lab, and help with digital learning resources. The role offers term-time hours 8am-4pm with some flexibility and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting GCSE and A Level required practicals.
• Strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical lessons and provide continued support to the Science faculty and laboratories.
• Set up equipment, manage resources and assist teachers with experiments and safety procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Literacy and numeracy

Computer literacy

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

TERM TIME

We are looking for a part time (4 days per week) Science Technician to support and enhance the teaching of a range of Science subjects. You will provide practical and technical support for teachers delivering Science lessons by preparing experiments and organising equipment. This is a permanent post and a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to gain valuable experience in a school environment, possibly as part of their career development or equally somebody already experienced in this field.

Key tasks are to prepare practical lessons and provide continued support to the Science faculty. The laboratories are very well equipped and includes two new labs within our Digital Learning Centre. We currently have large numbers of students studying A Level Sciences; many of whom go onto to study Science-based undergraduate courses. Being adaptable and willing to take on all challenges is essential, as is an interest in all areas of Science.

The successful candidate will possess a positive outlook and have good communication, literacy and numeracy skills. Technical expertise is preferred as a large part of the role involves setting up the equipment and providing the necessary support with the GCSE and A Level ‘Required Practical’ activities. You would also be flexible, mindful of Health and Safety issues . A degree of computer literacy would be required.

In return the school will be able to offer you a supportive and friendly work environment, CPD and career progression. The working hours are usually 8am-4pm with the potential for flexibility. The role is term time only plus 2 INSET days and is paid on KSC £26,956 per annum (£18,842.24 pro-rata).

Deadline for applications: 9am - Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint candidates prior to this date depending on applications received.

NKS is committed to the continuing Professional Development and Equal Opportunities for all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues. It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community, and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. To show our commitment to this, the schoolhas achievedthe Race Charter Markand has also secured UKFeministarecognition, achievingSilveraccreditation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.