Science Technician - Croydon - September 2025

Empowering Learning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious secondary school in Croydon is seeking a Graduate Science Technician to support the Science department in practical work and demonstrations. The ideal candidate has a recent Science degree and relevant lab-based experience. This role offers invaluable opportunity to work in a supportive environment and contribute to student learning outcomes. Immediate availability and enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Graduated in the last 2 years.
• Relevant lab-based experience including during university.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available immediately.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science department in all aspects of practical work and demonstrations.
• Assist with setting up laboratory activities, preparing materials, and maintaining safety standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of demonstrations and support student learning outcomes.

Skills

Strong scientific knowledge

Ability to support practical work

Flexibility

Education

Recent Science degree

Job description

Overview

Graduate Science Technician — Location: Croydon • Full Time • Starting date: September 2025 • Secondary School

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Note: This role includes ongoing support with interviewing and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science department in all aspects of practical work and demonstrations.
• Assist with setting up laboratory activities, preparing materials, and maintaining safety standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of demonstrations and support student learning outcomes.

Requirements

• Recent Science degree (graduated in the last 2 years).
• Relevant lab-based experience (including experience during university).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available immediately.
• Enhanced DBS check.

About the School

The school continues to achieve high GCSE results and is regularly placed in the top 10% of schools in the country for academic progress. It has committed staff and excellent facilities within a respectful community. The school motto is "Together We Achieve", emphasising partnership in success.

Person Summary

The main purpose of this role is to support the Science department in all aspects of practical work and demonstrations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly and professional environment. The ideal candidate will have strong scientific knowledge, a keen interest in working in a busy school environment, a flexible approach, and a willingness to actively develop their own learning to enhance the service delivered. Excellent attendance and punctuality are expected.

Application note: If you believe you are the right candidate, please apply. If successful, you will be required to complete registration forms and provide the necessary documents to complete compliance checks.