Science Technician

Shorefields; England; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Helena Romanes School in Essex is seeking a hard-working Science Technician to support practical lessons and a safe learning environment. You will prepare apparatus, chemicals, and specimens and help ensure lessons are well prepared and engaging.

Experience in a school or scientific setting is advantageous, but training can be provided. The role includes maintenance, safety checks, stock monitoring, and assisting teachers across the Science Department.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including a Science subject.
• Background in science through education or employment.
• Familiar with school laboratory safety standards (CLEAPSS).

Responsibilities

• Assemble apparatus and prepare solutions, chemicals, and specimens for student experiments.
• Clear away equipment and wash glassware after lessons and return items to storage.
• Perform routine maintenance, safety inspections, and electrical testing of equipment.
• Monitor chemical stocks, waste disposal, and safety data sheets per COSHH.
• Support teachers in maintaining a safe, clean learning workspace.

Skills

Practical lab skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

GCSEs including Science

Tools

CLEAPSS guidelines

COSHH compliance

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5457-365 Position Type: Technicians Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 4 to 5 (FTE £26,016 to £26,427)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Liaises With: Head of Science, Senior Science Technician and Science Teachers

Grade: Scale 2 Point 4 to 5 (FTE £26,016 to £26,427)

Hours: 30 hrs per week - Term Time Only

Contract: Permanent

Interviews:TBC

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic Science Technician to join our friendly science team. This role would be 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. Experience is preferred but training could be given to the right applicant.

About the Role

You will deliver an efficient and effective technician support service which adds value, facilitates the achievement of educational objectives and contributes to the provision of a safe and stimulating educational environment. This will include:

• Assembling apparatus and preparing solutions, chemicals, and biological specimens for student experiments.
• Clearing away equipment safely after lessons, washing up glassware and returning items to storage.
• Conducting routine maintenance, safety inspections, and electrical testing of laboratory equipment.
• Monitoring chemical stocks, waste disposal, and safety data sheets according to COSHH rules.
• Supporting our teachers in maintaining a safe, clean, and stimulating learning workspace.

About You

We are looking for a candidate, who has:

• A minimum of 5 GCSE Grade c or above, including a Science subject
• Background in science (biology, chemistry, or physics) through education or employment.
• Familiarity with school laboratory safety standards and CLEAPSS guidelines.
• Hands-on, practical aptitude with good organisational skills.
• Friendly, collaborative attitude with a reliable work ethic.

About the School

At Helena Romanes School we value the personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for someone who can model these values.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Helena Romanes School joined the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust in September 2020. Consequently, there are a wide range of opportunities in terms of CPD, school-to-school collaboration and career development for members of our team. Helena Romanes is a popular and successful 4-18 comprehensive all-through school, situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside. It has good communications to London and the South East, and it is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.

The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.