Science Technician

Norbury High School for Girls; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Norbury High School for Girls in London is seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician to support our science department. You will work closely with the Senior Technician and teaching staff to prepare practical experiments, manage equipment safety and maintain our laboratories.

Key duties include setting up equipment and materials for Biology, Chemistry and Physics demonstrations, ensuring safe storage and disposal of chemicals, maintaining stock, and keeping labs clean and well organised.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and assembling apparatus for demonstrations and practical work.
• Familiar with safety procedures for handling chemicals and equipment.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, chemicals and materials for science practicals across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of materials in line with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, manage stock, and submit orders for consumables.
• Keep preparation rooms and lab benches clean and organised.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Proactive attitude

Independent working

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our team. You will work closely with the Senior Technician and teaching staff to prepare practical experiments, manage equipment safety, and maintain our laboratories.

Key Responsibilities include

• Preparation of Practical Work: Set up equipment, chemicals, and materials for science demonstrations and student practicals across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological materials in line with CLEAPSS guidelines and health and safety regulations.
• Maintenance & Stock Control: Maintain, test, and repair laboratory equipment; keep stock inventories up to date and submit orders for consumables.
• Lab Cleanliness: Keep preparation rooms, storage areas, and lab benches clean, tidy, and safe.

You will have excellent organisation skills, and a proactive attitude to work with an ability to work on your own initiative. Experience of preparing and assembling apparatus for demonstration, practical work, assessments and examinations, and to demonstrate the use of different equipment and materials with particular regard to safety is essential as is GCSE Maths and English Grade c or above (or equivalent.)

Working with us:

In addition to the Wandle Learning Trust staff benefits, we have a health cash plan with Simply Health and a staff wellbeing programme which includes staff yoga and regular social activities.

We re based in the north of the borough with excellent transport links to surrounding areas.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

Norbury High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974