Science Technician

Aston Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent facilities

Free parking

Pension scheme

Professional development program

EAP wellbeing support

Headspace app

Secondment opportunities

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work

Job summary

Aston Education Ltd is seeking a Science Technician for a large Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham. This temporary post runs 35 hours per week (08:00-16:00, Mon-Fri) for 42.9 paid weeks a year, with a permanent role possible for the right candidate.

The role focuses on providing technical support to the Science department, preparing and maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, well-equipped learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Mathematics.
• Health & Safety training, COSHH awareness and CLEAPSS guidance.
• Degree in Science is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Science department, ensuring equipment and resources are ready for lessons.
• Prepare, maintain, and organise practical equipment and materials for lessons.
• Support the safe use of laboratories in line with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Health & Safety

COSHH awareness

Safeguarding

Laboratory safety

Education

GCSEs in Science and Mathematics

Degree in Science (desirable)

Tools

CLEAPSS guidance

Job description

Job: Science Technician

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: £23,202 - £24,897 (FTE £28,123 - £30,179)

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Temporary, 35 hours per week (08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday), 42.9 paid weeks a year. There is a permanent job available for the right candidate.

Aston Education is working with a large Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham looking for afull-time Science Technician to start as soon as possible.

There is a permanent job available for the right candidate.

Benefits:

• Excellent modern facilities
• Free parking
• An extensive support network
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

Key job responsibilities:

This role involves providing technical support to the Science department, ensuring that teachers and pupils have the equipment, resources, and safe working environment needed to deliver high-quality science education.

As a Science Technician, you will prepare, maintain, and organise practical equipment and materials for lessons, while also supporting the safe use of laboratories in line with health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications, experience, and skills required include:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Mathematics
• Health & Safety training, COSHH awareness and CLEAPSS guidance
• Degree in Science is desirable
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally as a school Science Technician
• Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and equipment
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines

This is a vibrant and popular school and it's part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing date: As soon as possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.