Science Technician

Twyford CofE Academies Trust; Ealing; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Twyford CofE Academies Trust invites applications for a Science Technician at William Perkin CE High School. The role supports science teaching with practical and technical support and assists in maintaining a safe, well-organised lab environment.

The successful candidate will be proactive, with strong communication and organisational skills, and flexible hours to fit term-time constraints. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures apply in line with trust policy.

Qualifications

• Proactive, approachable, calm and professional.
• Excellent communication skills and high personal organisation.
• Flexible in working hours and committed to the Trust ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and practical support to the Science Department.
• Assist with maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment.
• Support teaching programmes and science teaching activities.

Skills

Proactive

Approachable

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Organised

Job description

Salary: Grade 5 – Term time only, 35hours a week.
Full time/term time only salary: £29,985
Closing date: Midnight Thursday 1st October 2026
Interview date: TBC - likely week commencing 5th October 2026

A Science Technician is required to assist in the Science Department at William Perkin CE High School. The main purpose of the role is to support the Science teaching programme by providing technical and practical support to the department, and to assist with the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment.

Successful Candidates Will Be

Proactive, approachable, calm and professional. S/he will have excellent communication skills and a high level of personal organisation. The post-holder will need to flexible in their approach to working hours and have commitment to the values and ethos of the Trust.

For more information about the school please visit the Twyford Trust and William Perkin websites. For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at: http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.