Science Technician

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Science Technician to join a secondary school in Walsall. You will support students’ learning in Science by preparing experiments, maintaining laboratories, and assisting teachers. Previous experience in a school setting is highly desirable. This role offers an immediate start and is temporary, with a potential for a permanent position.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS checks

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Science Technician in a school setting is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safe lab practices and handling scientific equipment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and flexible approach to working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up practical experiments and equipment for Science lessons.
• Maintaining laboratories, ensuring resources are available, safe and well-organised.
• Assisting teachers with demonstrations and practical support during lessons when required.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Supporting the wider Science department with stock control and ordering equipment.

Skills

Experience as a Science Technician

Knowledge of safe lab practices

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Science Technician – Walsall – Immediate Start

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our secondary school in Walsall, starting as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, hands-on environment and supporting students’ learning in Science.

Overview

The Role:

• Preparing and setting up practical experiments and equipment for Science lessons
• Maintaining laboratories, ensuring resources are available, safe and well-organised
• Assisting teachers with demonstrations and practical support during lessons when required
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Supporting the wider Science department with stock control, ordering equipment and general administrative tasks

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Science Technician in a school setting is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of safe lab practices and handling scientific equipment
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive and flexible approach to working in a team

This is a school-based role with an immediate start. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive Science department dedicated to helping students achieve their best.

How to Apply

If you have experience working as a Science Technician in a school and are available to start straight away, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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