Science Technician

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

Job summary

A secondary school in Darwen is seeking a proactive Science Technician to support science lessons starting in April 2026 on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role involves preparing equipment, ensuring health and safety, and supporting practical lessons in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The ideal candidate should have experience in a relevant setting, possess strong organisational and communication skills, and work well in a team. Join a welcoming environment dedicated to high-quality science education.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support with DBS check

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is desirable.
• Good understanding of health and safety in a science setting.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Experience working in a school setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and clear away equipment for science lessons.
• Support practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Maintain and safely store equipment and materials.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with stock control and ordering of resources.

Skills

Previous experience as a Science Technician

Understanding of health and safety

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Role: Science Technician

Secondary School – Darwen, Lancashire
Temporary to Permanent | Start: April 2026

We are working with a welcoming secondary school in Darwen, Lancashire, who are seeking a Science Technician to join their team from April 2026 on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality science education in a busy and well-resourced department.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm

The Role:

As a Science Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the science department by ensuring lessons run smoothly and safely. Duties will include:

• Preparing, setting up, and clearing away equipment for science lessons
• Supporting practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Maintaining, organising, and safely storing equipment and materials
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Supporting teaching staff with practical demonstrations and experiments
• Assisting with stock control and ordering of resources

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a laboratory environment (desirable)
• A good understanding of health and safety in a science setting
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Experience working in a school setting is advantageous

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated Science Technician looking for a new opportunity from April 2026, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for more information.

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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