Science Technician

Greig City Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Greig City Academy invites applications for a Science Technician to join our Science Faculty. The role focuses on supporting delivery of high-quality science education across KS3–KS5, including GCSE, A level and BTEC courses.

You will prepare and maintain stock solutions and apparatus, provide technical assistance, and ensure equipment safety. Previous school-based experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Relevant science-based qualification.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience in a similar school role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain stock solutions and apparatus for lessons and experiments.
• Provide technical help and prepare materials, media and cultures for students during investigations.
• Supervise and maintain laboratory equipment with health and safety compliance.
• Assist with photocopying and reprographic duties relating to lessons, cover and examinations.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Science-based qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about science and education? We are currently seeking to appoint a keen and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our team. As a key member of the Science Faculty, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education to our students. This position involves working across KS3, KS4 and KS5 including GCSE, A level and BTEC A level classes, covering all science disciplines.

The responsibilities of the role include:

• the preparation and maintenance of stock solutions and apparatus for lessons and experiments, ensuring they meet the needs of the science curriculum
• the provision of technical help, preparation of materials, media and cultures for individual students during special investigation assignments
• supervision, secure safekeeping and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, adhering to health and safety standards
• the provision of assistance with photocopying and reprographic duties relating to lessons, cover and examination

The ideal candidate will have:

• a relevant science-based qualification
• knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory setting
• excellent organisational and communication skills
• the ability to work effectively in a team

Previous experience of working in a similar role within a school is desirable.