Science Technician - Coventry

Marchant Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership support

Training modules

On-site parking

Modern labs

Workload focus

Job summary

Coventry School is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons in a high-achieving setting. You will prepare practical equipment, handle chemicals, and maintain laboratory facilities in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires experience in school laboratories, a solid grasp of health and safety regulations, and meticulous record-keeping. You will assist teachers during demonstrations and manage stock and procurement for the science

Qualifications

• Previous school experience as a Science Technician in a UK secondary school or college.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations for school laboratories.
• A solid science background with relevant qualification.
• Excellent organizational and meticulous record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing practical equipment, chemicals, and resources for daily science lessons
• Maintaining, calibrating, and organizing laboratory apparatus and teaching areas
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including CLEAPSS and COSHH logs
• Assisting teaching staff during practical demonstrations and exam practicals
• Managing stock control, chemical storage, and placing procurement orders

Skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Science qualification

Job description

A high-achieving secondary school and sixth form in Coventry is looking to appoint a dedicated and safety-conscious Science Technician for a permanent position starting immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established technical team and support learning across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in a school that values academic rigor, practical enquiry, and strong collaborative standards. The successful candidate will deliver exceptional technical support, ensuring the efficient preparation of practical learning materials, chemicals, and specialized laboratory equipment. The school has a robust commitment to STEM subjects and provides modern, well-resourced prep rooms to manage laboratory workflows and safety logs seamlessly.

What the School Offers:

Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Calm and well-managed learning environment

High-specification, modern laboratory facilities and a generous departmental budget

Strong focus on staff wellbeing and manageable workload

Access to extensive internal and external professional training modules

Excellent regional transit connections alongside free on-site staff parking

The Role:

Preparing practical equipment, chemicals, and resources for daily science lessons

Maintaining, calibrating, and organizing laboratory apparatus and teaching areas

Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including CLEAPSS and COSHH logs

Assisting teaching staff during practical demonstrations and exam practicals

Managing stock control, chemical storage, and placing procurement orders

Requirements:

Applicants must have:

Previous school experience working as a Science Technician within a UK secondary school or college

Thorough working knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to school laboratories

A strong academic background or qualification in a core science discipline

Excellent organizational and meticulous record-keeping skills

The legal right to work in the UK

Science Technician - Coventry • Coventry, England, United Kingdom