Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time option

Job-share friendly

Job summary

Avanti Grange Secondary School in East Hertfordshire is seeking a reliable Science Technician to support practical science across the school. This role welcomes part-time arrangements and job-share applications.

You will prepare equipment, maintain laboratories and preparation rooms, and provide day-to-day practical support to the Science Department in line with CLEAPSS and COSHH guidelines. The school values safeguarding and collaborative working. Visit the school for details on how to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in health and safety practice, COSHH and CLEAPSS for laboratory work.
• Accurate and methodical, with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage a varied workload and respond calmly to changing priorities.
• A confident communicator, able to work effectively with teaching staff and pupils.
• Committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and materials for lessons, maintain laboratories and preparation rooms.
• Provide practical support to the Science Department on a day-to-day basis.
• All technical work is carried out in accordance with CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations.
• Build effective professional relationships across the school community.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

COSHH regulations

CLEAPSS guidance

Attention to detail

Communication with staff and pupils

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

PPE usage

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About us and the role

This role is also available on a part-time basis, and applications for job-share arrangements are welcomed.

Avanti Grange Secondary School is seeking to appoint a reliable and organised Science Technician to support the delivery of practical science across our school.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in May 2025. Avanti Grange is part of Avanti Schools Trust, a twelve-school multi-academy trust committed to educational excellence and the development of well-rounded young people.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Prepare equipment and materials for lessons, maintain laboratories and preparation rooms
• Provide practical support to the Science Department on a day-to-day basis.
• All technical work is carried out in accordance with CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations.
• Build effective professional relationships across the school community.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledgeable in health and safety practice, COSHH regulations and CLEAPSS guidance as they apply to laboratory work
• Accurate and methodical, with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage a varied workload and respond calmly to changing priorities
• A confident communicator, able to work effectively with teaching staff and pupils
• Committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

What the school offers its staff

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)

Commitment to safeguarding

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.