Science Technician

Fearnhill School; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fearnhill School in Letchworth is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to join our busy science department. You will provide practical and technical support, helping staff prepare resources, materials and equipment for practical lessons while ensuring safety and maintenance.

This varied role also involves stock control, safe storage and disposal of materials, and supporting health and safety procedures. The successful candidate will be well organised, practical and able to work both

Qualifications

• Support science teaching staff by preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintain stock, equipment and safe storage of materials.
• Assist with health and safety procedures and disposal of materials.
• Support staff and students in creating a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and technical support within the Science department.
• Work with teaching staff to prepare resources, materials and equipment for practical lessons, ensuring readiness and safety.
• Maintain stock and equipment and contribute to safety and maintenance of lab spaces.
• Support health and safety procedures and safe storage/disposal of materials.
• Be well organized and able to work both independently and in a team.

Job description

Fearnhill School is seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join our team and provide practical and technical support within our Science department.

The successful applicant will work closely with teaching staff to help prepare resources, materials and equipment for practical lessons, ensuring that everything is ready, safe and well maintained. This is a varied role which will also include maintaining stock and equipment, supporting health and safety procedures and assisting with the safe storage and disposal of materials.

We are looking for someone who is well organised, practical and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will need good attention to detail and a willingness to support staff and students in creating a safe, engaging and well-resourced learning environment.

Previous experience of working within a school or laboratory environment would be beneficial, but we would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant practical or scientific experience who are keen to develop within the role.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive school and play an important part in helping our students get the most from their practical Science lessons.