Science Technician

GREIG CITY ACADEMY; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is looking for a Senior Science Technician to enhance science education for students. The successful candidate will be involved in preparing lessons and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe environment alongside providing technical assistance. A relevant qualification and previous technician experience are essential. The position offers a supportive community and opportunities for wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives like yoga

Social events throughout the year

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a science technician required.
• Must ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in a laboratory context.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain stock and apparatus for science lessons.
• Provide technical support to teachers and students.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Relevant science-based qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Science Technician. Negotiable Based On Experience And Qualifications.

Are you passionate about science and education? We are currently seeking a Senior Science Technician to join our team. As a key member of the Science Faculty, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education to our students. This position involves working across KS3, KS4 and KS5 including GCSE, A level and BTEC A level classes, covering all science disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and maintenance of stock and apparatus for lessons and experiments, ensuring they meet the needs of the science curriculum.
• Stock control and replenishment of materials, equipment, apparatus, software and chemicals.
• Provision of technical help, guidance and support to teachers and students.
• Supervision, secure safekeeping and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment; arrange repairs and ensure proper functioning, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Conducting safety checks, risk assessments and generally maintaining a safe working environment.
• Line management of a science technician.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A relevant science-based qualification.
• Previous experience as a science technician.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a team.

The Science Faculty at Greig City Academy

This is a great time to be joining our Science Faculty. Science is a highly regarded subject within the school: science results have significantly improved and there is a real buzz of enthusiasm throughout the faculty. The Science Faculty is a highly motivated team striving for excellence, with high expectations of both pupils and staff. Students are encouraged to think for themselves giving them the opportunity to make sense of the work around them.

We are a successful STEM school and the Science Faculty drive forward innovative teaching practices, placing high value on practical work. A range of well attended extra-curricular activities for students at lunchtime and after school are offered, for example KS3 science club and KS4 raising achievement sessions.

The Science Faculty comprises Biology, Chemistry and Physics; it has a suite of ten modern, large and well-equipped, purpose-built laboratories housing a team of thirteen Science teachers and two technicians.

Working at Greig City Academy

Our school is unique. It is a diverse, vibrant and supportive community where staff and students thrive on innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to success. Staff go the extra mile to support students, and the outcomes are often extraordinary. Our successful and oversubscribed Academy is a caring and creative environment in which all students can enjoy learning, develop enquiring minds and gain the skills and knowledge they need for a changing world. We want happy and successful children ready for their future.

Paul Sutton, our inspirational Principal, has built a strong and dedicated team of well-qualified staff who share a common vision to raise students' achievement. Staff at the Academy collaborate and support each other by sharing good practice and taking a collegiate approach with a focus on their own contribution to our collective vision. Students and staff work together with enthusiasm and commitment often over and beyond the school day. The successful candidate will be joining a tight-knit community; staff turnover is consistently low and the well-being of our staff is important to us. We aim to support staff to achieve a sensible work-life balance.

We have an array of wellbeing initiatives such as a weekly yoga session, regular visits from a qualified massage therapist and social events throughout the year, to name but a few.

Why not pay us a visit and find out more? Contact Viv Oxley by email or by calling 020 8609 0100; we will try to find a time that works best for you.

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunities; we welcome all applicants and value the diversity they bring.

Greig City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we have safer recruitment procedures in place for the selection of staff. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

• NOTE: It is an offence to apply for a role if the person is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. (Legislation.gov.uk - section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006)

In line with the latest KCSIE statutory guidance, as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates, references will be requested before interview and an online search will be conducted.

To apply, please download the application and monitoring forms from the school's website and once completed, email them to: [contact details not shown].

The closing date for receiving completed application forms is 3pm on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

We reserve the right to close or extend the deadline for this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application at their earliest opportunity.

Job Information

Role: Technician | Subject: Science | Location: London | Start Date: As soon as possible | Closing Date: 14 October 2025, 3pm