Science Technician

Nova-Education-Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suthers School in Nottingham seeks a talented Science Technician to join a warm and compassionate environment where every staff member contributes to student experience. This permanent, full-time, term-time only position sits on Scale 3 with pro-rata salary and closing date 16 September 2026 at 9am.

You will prepare equipment for KS3/KS4 science lessons, safely deliver materials to labs, maintain stock and safety standards, and support staff and pupils with practical work and demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment and material for KS3 and KS4 biology, chemistry and physics lessons, including stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus for demonstrations and practical work
• Delivering equipment and chemicals to laboratories in a safe manner and setting up demonstration practicals
• Checking, returning, cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and apparatus after lessons
• Assisting pupils, teaching staff and student teachers with practicals and demonstrations, including advising on safe use of chemicals
• Maintenance of a safe working environment, including cleaning laboratory sinks and surfaces
• Repair and maintenance of science equipment and reporting equipment for repair where required
• Construction and/or modification of science teaching aids and testing new experiments
• Operating systems for stocking, storing, transporting and distributing department resources
• Maintaining stock levels, stock control, ordering procedures, preparing requisitions and checking deliveries
• Safe treatment and disposal of biological, chemical and hazardous waste
• Maintaining preparation rooms, monitoring store and chemical temperatures and liaising with the site team
• Liaising with the Head of Science regarding curriculum planning and support for teaching staff
• Complying with Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH, CLEAPPS and risk management procedures

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Salary: Scale 3 (£26,427 to £26,847 pro-rata, £22,691 to £23,052 actual per year)
Contract: Permanent, full time, term-time only
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 9am

The Suthers School are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Science Technician to join a warm and compassionate environment where every staff member makes a significant contribution to the experience of our students. Please see the attached job pack for further information.

Key responsibilties:

• Preparing equipment and material for KS3 and KS4 biology, chemistry and physics lessons, including stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus for demonstrations and practical work
• Delivering equipment and chemicals to laboratories in a safe manner and setting up demonstration practicals
• Checking, returning, cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and apparatus after lessons
• Assisting pupils, teaching staff and student teachers with practicals and demonstrations, including advising on safe use of chemicals
• Maintenance of a safe working environment, including cleaning laboratory sinks and surfaces
• Repair and maintenance of science equipment and reporting equipment for repair where required
• Construction and/or modification of science teaching aids and testing new experiments
• Operating systems for stocking, storing, transporting and distributing department resources
• Maintaining stock levels, stock control, ordering procedures, preparing requisitions and checking deliveries
• Safe treatment and disposal of biological, chemical and hazardous waste
• Maintaining preparation rooms, monitoring store and chemical temperatures and liaising with the site team
• Liaising with the Head of Science regarding curriculum planning and support for teaching staff
• Complying with Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH, CLEAPPS and risk management procedures

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.