Science Technician

Talent Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruitment Group is seeking a motivated Science Technician for a Good-rated secondary school in East London. You will prepare equipment and materials for lessons, maintain laboratories and ensure safe storage of resources.

The role is full-time, term-time only, with a salary of £25,000 to £26,300 per annum pro rata, depending on experience. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a science-related subject.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive and a team player.
• Experience in a school or laboratory environment is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials and chemicals for science lessons.
• Support teachers during practical activities as needed.
• Clean, maintain and safely store laboratory equipment.
• Manage stock levels and order resources.
• Help maintain a safe, organised learning environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Proactivity

Education

Degree in science-related subject

Job description

Science Technician - Secondary School based in East London

We are seeking a motivated and organised Science Technician to join a successful secondary school rated Good by Ofsted.

The successful candidate will support the Science Department by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons, maintaining laboratories and ensuring that all resources are stored and used safely.

Key Details

• Salary: £25,000 to £26,300 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience
• Working pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Term-time only
• Start date: As soon as possible
• School: Ofsted-rated Good secondary school

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment, materials and chemicals for science lessons
• Supporting teachers during practical activities when required
• Cleaning, maintaining and safely storing laboratory equipment
• Managing stock levels and ordering resources
• Helping to maintain a safe, organised and effective learning environment

Requirements

• Hold a degree in a science-related subject
• Be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be confident handling scientific equipment and materials
• Understand the importance of laboratory health and safety
• Be reliable, proactive and able to work well as part of a team
• Experience working in a school or laboratory environment would be beneficial, but is not essential.

The successful applicant will be subject to the school's safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.