Science Technician

TipTopJob; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a dedicated Science Technician for a permanent, full-time role in a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead. The position requires starting ASAP and supports practical science lessons across the department.

You will work with teachers to prepare experiments, maintain equipment, and ensure health and safety in laboratories, while keeping stocks and records up to date. This role is based in Hemel Hempstead and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Organisational, reliable and practical with a passion for science.
• Strong organisational and technical skills to support practical learning.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up equipment and materials for practical lessons
• Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations and experiments
• Ensuring laboratories and preparation areas are organised and maintained
• Safely handling, storing and preparing chemicals and scientific materials
• Maintaining and checking scientific equipment
• Ensuring practical activities meet health and safety requirements
• Managing stock and maintaining accurate records
• Troubleshooting practical and technical issues when required
• Working closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly
• Supporting students in developing their practical science skills and understanding

Job description

Science Technician : Hemel Hempstead : A GBP 24,450:A GBP 28,128 per annum : ASAP Start : Permanent

• Science Technician : Hemel Hempstead
• Science Technician : Permanent, Full:Time Position
• Science Technician : ASAP Start
• Science Technician : Secondary School
• Science Technician : A GBP 24,450:A GBP 28,128 per annum

Are you passionate about science and enjoy working in a practical environment?

Do you have strong organisational and technical skills and enjoy supporting practical learning?

A secondary school in Hemel Hempstead is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Science Technician to join their established Science Department for an ASAP start.

Science Technician : The Role

As a Science Technician, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of practical science lessons across the school. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure lessons are properly prepared, well resourced and carried out safely.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing and setting up equipment and materials for practical lessons
• Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations and experiments
• Ensuring laboratories and preparation areas are organised and maintained
• Safely handling, storing and preparing chemicals and scientific materials
• Maintaining and checking scientific equipment
• Ensuring practical activities meet health and safety requirements
• Managing stock and maintaining accurate records
• Troubleshooting practical and technical issues when required
• Working closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly
• Supporting students in developing their practical science skills and understanding

The school is looking for someone who is organised, reliable, practical and enthusiastic about science. You should be able to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks effectively and work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

Science Technician : The School

This is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead with a diverse student community and a strong focus on providing students with opportunities to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.

The Science Department is an important part of the school, with the successful candidate helping teachers deliver engaging practical lessons and ensuring students have the equipment and resources they need to develop their scientific understanding.

The school is committed to supporting staff development and offers a comprehensive CPD programme, alongside a range of staff benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.