Science Technician

Daubeney Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

CPD and development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Daubeney Academy in Bedford is seeking a diligent Science Technician to prepare equipment, chemicals and specimens for practical sessions and exams, including setting up and dismantling equipment.

You will support teaching staff with safe use of equipment, maintain laboratories and stock, and assist with stock control in line with health and safety policies. Full training and induction are provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide equipment, chemicals and specimens for practical sessions and examinations, including constructing, setting up and dismantling equipment.
• Advise and support teaching staff in the safe and proper use of equipment and contribute to demonstrations as required.
• Maintain laboratories and equipment in a clean, safe and tidy condition; assist with racking, storage and stock control in line with health and safety policies.

Job description

Science Technician

Location: Daubeney Academy, Bedford

Contract Type: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only + training days)

Salary: Level 2 Point 4-5 £22,513 - £22,869

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026

We are looking for a hard working individual to provide and prepare all equipment, chemicals and specimens for practical sessions and examinations including constructing, setting up and dismantling equipment as required by the teaching staff.

Main duties will include advising and supporting teaching staff in the safe and proper use of equipment and contributing to demonstrations as required. You will contribute to the maintenance of the laboratories and equipment in a clean, safe and tidy condition at all times and assist with the racking, storage and control of stock in accordance with health and safety guidance and school policies.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

For further information, please contact Taniform Ayunifor, Associate Leader For Science, email; [e-mail]

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace