Science Technician

TeacherActive; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Science Technician to support high-quality science education in schools. The role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, assisting teachers during experiments, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in scientific settings and a passion for student support. Competitive daily rates are offered.

Benefits

Market leading rates of pay

CPD Courses and certificates

24/7 consultant support

Referral scheme bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Ability to set up and demonstrate experiments.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Construct and modify laboratory apparatus.
• Assist pupils in practical science classes.

Skills

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Experiment setup

Health and safety standards

Technical support to students

Job description

Job Title: Science Technician

Location: RCT

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £90 - £120 per day

Science technicians play a vital role in the provision of high-quality science teaching in schools, from looking after laboratory equipment to helping pupils achieve their potential with one-to-one support.

What’s involved

Working conditions are extremely varied, with some working on their own (usually in smaller schools) and others working as part of a team. Science technicians take on a wide range of tasks at work, which usually include the following:

• maintaining equipment
• constructing and modifying apparatus
• setting up experiments
• taking an active part in laboratory demonstrations
• ordering resources and keeping budgets
• helping in practical classes
• giving technical help to pupils and students
• always meeting current health and safety standards

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Recruiting consultant with 8 years of experience in primary schools across London and South Wales, dedicated to supporting high-quality staff placement.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires good professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.