Science Technician

GSL Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay (£100-£120)

Long-term placement

Dedicated consultant support

Professional development opportunities

Training access

Job summary

GSL Education London Branch is seeking a reliable Science Technician to join a partnership school in Tower Hamlets. This long-term opportunity supports science lessons and experiments, requiring preparation of equipment and safe laboratory setup.

The role involves assisting teachers during practical lessons and maintaining lab resources, with a DBS check or willingness to apply through GSL Education. Start ASAP with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or similar practical role is desirable.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Careful, reliable and practical approach to work.
• Good communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials and resources for practical science lessons.
• Set up and clear away equipment before and after experiments.
• Ensure laboratories are clean, organised and ready for use.
• Support teachers during practical lessons as required.
• Maintain and safely store laboratory equipment and resources.
• Follow health and safety procedures when handling equipment and materials.
• Report damaged or faulty equipment to relevant staff.

Skills

Previous experience in science support

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Organisational skills

Time-management

Independent working

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Job Title: Science Technician
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £100 - £120 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term

Are you ready to put your laboratory skills to work and support students in their Science learning?

GSL Education London Branch are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Science Technician to join one of our partnership schools in Tower Hamlets. This long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and wants to support teachers and students with science lessons and experiments.

As a Science Technician, you will help ensure science laboratories are well prepared, safe, and ready for lessons. You will work closely with teaching staff and play an important role in supporting practical learning across the science department.

Key Responsibilities of the Science Technician:

• Prepare equipment, materials, and resources for practical science lessons.
• Set up and clear away equipment before and after experiments.
• Ensure laboratories are clean, organised, and ready for use.
• Support teachers during practical lessons where required.
• Maintain and safely store laboratory equipment and resources.
• Follow health and safety procedures when handling equipment and materials.
• Report any damaged or faulty equipment to the relevant staff.

Requirements for the Science Technician role:

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a similar practical role is desirable.
• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A careful, reliable, and practical approach to work.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.

Benefits of Joining GSL Education:

• Competitive daily pay of £100 - £120, depending on experience.
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within education.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the Tower Hamlets.