Science Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent facilities

Free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development programme

EAP wellbeing support

Ride to Work

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Aston Education Ltd is working with a large Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham to appoint a full-time Science Technician for immediate start. You will support the science department, prepare and maintain equipment, and ensure a safe, well-resourced learning environment.

The contract is temporary, 35 hours a week, 42.9 paid weeks per year, with a permanent role possible for the right candidate. Excellent facilities and local benefits form part of the package.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Mathematics.
• Health & Safety training, COSHH awareness and CLEAPSS guidance.
• Degree in Science is desirable.
• Experience in a laboratory environment, ideally in a school.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Science department and ensure equipment is available for lessons.
• Maintain, prepare and organise practical materials and ensure safe lab use.

Skills

Health & Safety training

COSHH awareness

Lab experience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Degree in Science desirable

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