Science Technician

Teaching Personnel; Sunderland Bridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Science Technician for a Sunderland secondary school. The role involves preparing and setting up equipment for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics lessons, maintaining the prep room, and supporting teachers with practical work. You will manage stock, order supplies, and ensure COSHH-compliant safety practices.

The position is long-term with ASAP start, offering competitive daily rates and weekly PAYE, with CPD and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related science is desirable.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory environments and procedures.
• Organised, methodical and safety-conscious approach.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS via Update Service or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up equipment and materials for Science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Maintaining and organising the science prep room and laboratory equipment.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met across all practical activities.
• Supporting teachers with the delivery of practical lessons where required.
• Managing stock, ordering supplies, and keeping accurate records.
• Disposing of chemicals and materials safely and in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Practical lab experience

Safety-conscious

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Biology/Chemistry/Physics degree or related science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Science Technician - Sunderland Secondary School
Competitive Daily Rates, Long-Term, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Science Technician for a secondary school in Sunderland, with a start date as soon as possible. This is a relatively rare opportunity — Science Technician roles don't come up often, and for the right candidate it's a genuinely rewarding position that sits at the heart of a busy, well-resourced Science department.

The role is particularly well suited to Science graduates who are considering a career in education but aren't yet ready to commit to teacher training, or those who simply enjoy working within a school science environment and want to put their subject knowledge to practical use every day.

What the role involves:

• Preparing and setting up equipment and materials for Science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Maintaining and organising the science prep room and laboratory equipment
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met across all practical activities
• Supporting teachers with the delivery of practical lessons where required
• Managing stock, ordering supplies, and keeping accurate records
• Disposing of chemicals and materials safely and in line with COSHH regulations

What we're looking for:

• A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related science discipline — desirable
• Practical knowledge of laboratory environments and procedures
• An organised, methodical, and safety-conscious approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider Science department team
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and development opportunities
• A route into longer term or permanent positions

Contract: Long-term, Start: ASAP, Location: Sunderland