Science Technician

Aston Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London seeks a full-time Science Technician to support the Science department in a vibrant school. The role involves preparing and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety in laboratories. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Science and Mathematics, Health & Safety training, and experience in a lab environment. The position offers a permanent contract with benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme, professional development programs, and more.

Benefits

Excellent modern facilities

Free parking

Extensive support network

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development programme

Lifestyle and discount savings

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Headspace app

Secondment Opportunities

Ride to Work Scheme

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Science and Mathematics required.
• Health & Safety training and COSHH awareness necessary.
• Degree in Science is advantageous.
• Must possess laboratory experience and child safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Science department.
• Prepare and maintain practical equipment for science lessons.
• Ensure a safe working environment for teachers and students.

Skills

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Mathematics

Health & Safety training

COSHH awareness

Experience in a laboratory environment

Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals

Child protection and safeguarding guidelines

Education

Degree in Science (desirable)

Job description

Job: Science Technician

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: £28,786

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday), on a 44-week basis.

Aston Education is working with a large Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham looking for a full-time Science Technician to start as soon as possible.

Benefits:

• Excellent modern facilities
• Free parking
• An extensive support network
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

Key job responsibilities:

This role involves providing technical support to the Science department, ensuring that teachers and pupils have the equipment, resources, and safe working environment needed to deliver high-quality science education.

As a Science Technician, you will prepare, maintain, and organise practical equipment and materials for lessons, while also supporting the safe use of laboratories in line with health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications, experience, and skills required include:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Mathematics
• Health & Safety training, COSHH awareness and CLEAPSS guidance
• Degree in Science is desirable
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Previous work experience within a school setting
• Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and equipment
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• The school would particularly welcome applicants with a background in Physics, who can bring additional expertise in supporting Physics A Level practicals

This is a vibrant and popular school and it's part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing date: As soon as possible

To find out more and to apply for this Science Technician job, please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.