Science Technician

Veritas Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking experienced Science Technicians for schools in North London, starting ASAP and September 2025. The role involves supporting science departments by preparing materials and maintaining labs. Ideal candidates will hold a science degree and have experience in educational settings, making a positive impact on students' learning.

Benefits

Dedicated recruitment consultants

Full support throughout your placement

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a lab setting.
• Understanding of health & safety procedures in a lab environment.
• Experience with young people or in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment and materials for practical science lessons.
• Maintain and organise science labs, ensuring all equipment is clean and safe.
• Assist in the development of practical demonstrations and experiments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Confidence in supporting staff and students

Education

Degree in a science-related subject

Job description

Science Technician
North London
ASAP and September 2025
90-110 per day

Veritas Education work with a variety of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London and the surrounding areas, providing high-quality teachers and support staff for long-term, short-term, permanent, and daily supply roles. We partner with state, private, and independent schools, building strong, trusted relationships with our clients.

We are currently recruiting experienced Science Technicians to work in secondary schools across North London. These are full-time roles, term-time only, to start both asap and September 2025.

About the Role:
As a Science Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting science departments and helping students thrive in practical learning environments. You'll work closely with teaching staff to ensure lessons run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities for Science Technician:

• Prepare and set up equipment and materials for practical science lessons
• Maintain and organise science labs, ensuring all equipment is clean, well-stocked, and safe to use
• Carry out routine safety checks and adhere to health & safety regulations
• Assist in the development of practical demonstrations and experiments
• Provide technical support to students and staff during lessons
• Help manage the safe disposal of waste materials and chemicals
• Support teachers with administrative tasks related to science lessons
• Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a degree in a science-related subject (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Has previous experience working in a lab setting, ideally as a Science Technician in a school
• Has an understanding of health & safety procedures in a lab environment
• Experience working with young people or in an educational setting is desirable (e.g., as a teaching assistant)
• Proactive, organised, and confident in supporting both staff and students

Whether you're taking a year out before a PGCE or master's degree, or you're looking to build your experience in education, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school science department.

Why work with Veritas?

• Dedicated recruitment consultants
• Full support throughout your placement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for career progression in education

If you're interested in applying for the role of Science Technician role, please respond to this advert with your up-to-date CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'