Science Technician (full or part-time)

TES FE News; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a committed part-time Science Technician to support the Science department. Responsibilities include preparing materials for classes, assisting teachers, and maintaining a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for working with students. The role offers a salary of £26,458 and part-time hours negotiable. Applications close on 17th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Passion for science and working with young people.
• Ability to prepare materials and assist in classroom activities.
• Commitment to achieving high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and resources for science classes.
• Support teachers during practical demonstrations.
• Maintain laboratories and ensure safety.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Ability to multi-task

Experience in education sector or industry

Job description

Job Overview

Brook 6th Form & Academy is looking for an excellent part-time Science Technician to join our rapidly expanding science department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed science technician to work in an excellent school, where student behaviour and appetite for learning is exceptional.

Brook 6th Form & Academy is a small STEM school of KS4 and KS5 students, housed in an impressive new building in Barking and Dagenham, part of the Business and Science Park, which is soon to be joined by the exciting new Eastbrook film studio complex. The school has excellent transport links, with Dagenham East tube station a short walk away. The school is an excellent provision with a stable staff of subject specialists. Students study predominantly STEM subjects, with the recent introduction of Media. The school has excellent levels of attendance, with a focused and aspirational student body.

The school continues to enhance its provision to students, with the recent completion of a state of the art Media Suite, Apple Mac and CAD Suite, in-addition to a Mechatronics workshop, adding to the extensive engineering workshop facilities. The Science laboratories are relatively new and well equipped. The school is located opposite the soon to be open Eastbrook Studios in Dagenham East. If you enjoy working with young people, and have a passion for science, then please apply for this role. You will need to be a team player who is able to multi task effectively and demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. Applicants with experience of working in the education sector and or industry are encouraged to apply.

Person Specification

To Support The Teaching Of Science

• To prepare materials, resources and equipment for daily use in the Science Departments
• To support teachers in the classroom e.g. during demonstrations and/or helping with practical skills
• To help maintain laboratories and prep rooms, including arranging repairs
• To ensure the learning environment is safe and first aid boxes are replenished
• To advise staff on the state of materials and stock levels, and to order equipment
• To keep accurate records of all new rules and regulations, including the updating of Hazard Cards, Chemical Safety Data Sheets, Student Safety Sheets and Recipe Cards
• To assist the Heads of Science in the management of departmental budgets
• To conduct subject specific monthly, termly and yearly safety checks
• To issue and track textbooks and other subscriptions
• To maintain a stock of stationery within each laboratory and prep room
• To prepare items for display boards and School Open Days, including taking photographs of Science activities
• In conjunction with the Teachers of Science, to trial and adapt new practical's and equipment to ensure they work before being used in the classroom
• To act as an Emergency First Aider for the Science Departments
• To attend and support Open and Taster Days

Commencement: November 2025. Part-time hours are negotiable.

Salary: Scale 4 - £26,458

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 17th October 2025

Visits and informal discussions: If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, in the first instance please contact the Head of Science, Benzir Ahmed [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Brook 6th Form & Academy is a Partnership Learning. Partnership Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants.