Science Technician

Catholic Independent Schools; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits & CPD

Lunch in term time

Discounted New Hall Sport Club

Job summary

New Hall School is seeking a Science Technician to support teaching across the Science curriculum. The role involves preparing and maintaining laboratory resources, equipment and materials, ensuring safe and efficient practical lessons for staff and students.

The post requires DBS checks and safeguarding awareness as part of our Catholic independent school ethos. The successful candidate will assist in demonstrations, manage resources, and help maintain laboratories, preparation rooms and safety

Qualifications

• GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Training in a Science or Science-related subject.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, resources and equipment for daily use in Science Departments.
• Support teachers in the classroom, including demonstrations and practical skills.
• Maintain laboratories and preparation rooms; arrange repairs.
• Issue and track textbooks and other subscriptions.
• Prepare materials for display boards and Open Days; photograph Science activities with Teachers of Science.
• Trial and adapt new practicals and equipment for classroom use.
• Support running Science co-curricular activities.
• Ensure the learning environment is safe; replenish First Aid boxes.
• Keep accurate records of rules and regulations; update Hazard Cards, Safety Data Sheets, Safety Sheets and Recipe Cards.
• Conduct subject-specific monthly, termly and annual safety checks.
• Act as Emergency First Aider for the Science Department(s).

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade C/4+)

Science-related subject training

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

New Hall School is seeking to appoint a Science Technician to support the teaching of Science across the School. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing and maintaining laboratory resources, equipment and materials, ensuring practical lessons are delivered safely, efficiently and effectively, while supporting both staff and students in the delivery of an engaging Science curriculum.

Key responsibilities:

• to prepare materials, resources and equipment for daily use in the Science Departments
• to support teachers in the classroom, including during demonstrations and with practical skills
• to help maintain laboratories and preparation rooms, including arranging repairs
• to issue and track textbooks and other subscriptions
• to prepare materials for display boards and School Open Days, including taking photographs of Science activities in conjunction with Teachers of Science
• to trial and adapt new practicals and equipment to ensure they are effective before classroom use
• to support the running of Science co-curricular activities
• to prepare materials, resources and equipment for daily use in the Science Departments
• to ensure the learning environment is safe, and first aid boxes are replenished
• to keep accurate records of new rules and regulations, including updating Hazard Cards, Chemical Safety Data Sheets, Student Safety Sheets and Recipe Cards
• to conduct subject‑specific monthly, termly and annual safety checks
• to act as an Emergency First Aider for the Science Department(s)

The successful candidate will be expected:

• to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
• to hold GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• to have training in a Science or Science‑related subject
• to have previous experience of working in a School, or similar educational environment
• to have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
• to show initiative, drive and enthusiasm to develop practice and best support learning
• to have a clear understanding of the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children
• to demonstrate a calm, approachable, and empathetic manner when working with young people

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.