Science Technician

Thames Park Secondary School; South Holland; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

October half term

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

LGPS pension

Résumé du poste

Thames Park Secondary School is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to provide practical and technical support to the Science Department. You will ensure equipment, materials and resources are prepared, maintained and readily available to support engaging practical lessons.

The role focuses on safe laboratory practices, stock control and assistance to teachers and students while delivering high standards of safety and organisation in a modern, state-of-the-art facility within the Osborne

Qualifications

• Interest in science and hands-on practical support experience preferred.
• Ability to stay organised, methodical and safety-conscious.
• Willingness to support teachers and students in laboratories.

Responsabilités

• Prepare equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments.
• Set up and clear away practical activities efficiently and safely.
• Clean, maintain and safely store science equipment and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering equipment and resources.
• Maintain clean, organised and safe laboratories and preparation areas.
• Support health and safety procedures within practical science.
• Demonstrate correct use of equipment to students under supervision.
• Provide practical assistance to teachers and students during lessons.
• Assist with practical assessments and reporting safety concerns promptly.

Connaissances

Science knowledge

Organisation

Health and safety

Description du poste

Science Technician

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1 - 6

(£21,669.61 - £23,195.53 actual salary per annum)

37 hours per week

8:00am to 4:00pm (Monday-Thursday) 8:00am to 3:30pm (Friday)

with 30 minute unpaid break

38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

Start Date: 1st December 2026

Do you have an interest in science and enjoy working in a practical, hands‑on environment? Are you organised, methodical and committed to maintaining high standards of safety? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Science Technician to provide practical and technical support to our Science Department. You will help teachers deliver engaging practical lessons by ensuring that equipment, materials and resources are prepared, maintained and readily available.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments.
• Setting up and clearing away practical activities efficiently and safely.
• Cleaning, maintaining and safely storing science equipment and materials.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with the ordering of equipment and resources.
• Helping to maintain clean, organised and safe laboratories and preparation areas.
• Supporting appropriate health and safety procedures within practical science.
• Demonstrating the safe and correct use of equipment to students under the direction of teaching staff.
• Providing practical assistance to teachers and students during lessons.
• Assisting with practical assessments
• Reporting any safety concerns or inappropriate behaviour promptly to the responsible member of staff.

Thames Park Secondary School opened in September 2020 in Thurrock and moved to our state of the art facilities in 2022 in North Grays. Thames Park Secondary School aims to provide an outstanding education for all its students. We have a strong focus on digital education running throughout our curriculum and are passionate about making our learning both exciting and memorable.

Thames Park Secondary School is a member of the Osborne Co‑operative Academy Trust and was judged to be “good” in all areas by Ofsted. The Osborne Co‑operative Academy Trust is a Multi‑Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co‑operative Society. Our Co‑operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

• Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable, for new employees renting or buying a property
• Two week October half term
• Support from highly experienced SLT members and the wider trust network
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work‑life balance
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust
• Fully Subsidised Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• National Conditions of Service
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Thames Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Osborne Co‑operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026- 9.00am

Osborne Co‑operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.