Science Technician

William Perkin CofE High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

William Perkin CE High School in London is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support the Science Teaching Programme. You will provide technical and practical assistance to the department and help maintain a safe, well-organised lab environment.

The successful candidate should be proactive, approachable, and have strong communication and organisational skills. The role requires flexibility in hours and a commitment to the school’s Christian ethos and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting science teaching is preferred.
• Proactive and professional communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and practical support to the Science Department.
• Assist with maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Personal organisation

Flexible working hours

Job description

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.

William Perkin CE High School

William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 - 13) totalling almost 1,400 students. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016), and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.

Twyford CE Academies Trust

The Twyford Trust comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto 'Life in all its fullness', encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for all Trust schools. The Trust has a highly evolved common curriculum which has been devised by staff within the four schools. The Trust is also the hub of a Teaching School Alliance and prides itself on the standards of peer-led CPD within a dynamic culture of self-improvement.

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/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

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.

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 1 October 2026.

Interview date: TBC - likely week commencing 5 October 2026.