Science Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Science Technician for a secondary school in Merton. The role is full-time, 5 days per week, supporting science teaching and ensuring practical lessons are well prepared, safe and engaging.

A degree in a relevant scientific subject is preferred; strong organisational and practical skills are expected. You will prepare experiments, support staff, maintain laboratories and stock, and assist with health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Science Technician in a school or scientific environment.
• Degree in a relevant scientific subject preferred.
• Ability to prepare and set up practical experiments and materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up practical experiments, equipment and materials for lessons
• Provide technical support to teachers and students during practical activities
• Maintain and organise laboratories, equipment and scientific resources
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Manage stock levels and order equipment and consumables when required
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Science Department
• Assist with the maintenance and safe storage of chemicals and equipment

Skills

Practical science knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

Science Technician Full-Time Merton

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Science Technician to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Merton.

This is a full‑time, 5-day-per-week position, ideal for a skilled technician with previous experience working within a school or scientific environment and a strong knowledge of practical science.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the Science Department, working closely with teaching staff to ensure practical lessons are well prepared, safe and engaging. A degree in a relevant scientific subject is preferred, alongside strong organisational and practical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up practical experiments, equipment and materials for lessons
• Provide technical support to teachers and students during practical activities
• Maintain and organise laboratories, equipment and scientific resources
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Manage stock levels and order equipment and consumables when required
• Support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the Science Department
• Assist with the maintenance and safe storage of chemicals and equipment

The school offers a lovely working environment, a supportive team and excellent opportunities for professional growth and career progression.