Science Technician

Inspired; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in London is seeking a motivated Science technician to support the curriculum and assist students with practical learning. The ideal candidate will have GCSE qualifications, experience in a similar role, and strong communication and organizational skills. Join a nurturing environment committed to the welfare of its students and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a science technician in a school.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Ability to plan and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with classroom preparations.
• Advise on safe use of tools and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of scientific materials and equipment.

Skills

Health and safety procedures

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Education

Minimum GCSE in English and Mathematics

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham Prep School are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and inspiring Science technician to join the school in September 2025. The role will be based at the Prep site. We are developing our facilities and curriculum, so there is a real opportunity to play a role in how our provision takes shape.

Fulham Prep is part of Fulham School; an independent, co-educational school for children from Nursery upwards. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do.

Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes.

We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded. Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture.

We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world.

The same ambition holds true for our staff team. Being a part of the Inspired network of 100+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration.

Fulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist and advise teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials of experiments, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities as appropriate;
• To ensure equipment and materials prepared for lessons are to the specification of the teacher requisitions, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment as necessary from instructions supplied by the Science teaching staff;
• In conjunction with the appropriate teachers to advise students on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities. To also advise staff, as necessary, on Health and Safety issues and on the best way to carry out practical work, new ways of demonstrating experiments, new techniques or procedures available;
• To assist in the safety, repair and general maintenance of all resources, equipment and tools in conjunction with the Head of Science. To advise these on any maintenance or inspection needed by the equipment which is beyond postholder’s competence;
• Ensure understanding of science syllabus and schemes of work in order to prepare for practical lessons adequately
• To assist with stock keeping, using the computerised stock take database to include chemicals, equipment, textbooks, stationery, etc. and ensuring that appropriate levels of stock are maintained;
• To undertake safety checks as required and comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation and school documentation. This to include carrying out appropriate risk assessments for practical and technical activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety practices and procedures
• Experience of working as a science technician in a school or educational establishment
• A commitment to professional development of self and others
• Evidence of excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Evidence of high-level ICT skills including the use of spreadsheets
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills – ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and fill up this Application Form, attach this during application process