Science Technician - Join A Thriving Secondary School In Durham!

Marchant Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Science Technician for a large secondary school in Durham. You will support practical science by preparing equipment and materials, assist teachers with demonstrations, and help maintain safe laboratory environments.

The ideal candidate has a science degree or equivalent, school laboratory experience, and a solid understanding of health and safety. You should be reliable, flexible, and capable of working well with staff and pupils.

Qualifications

• A relevant science degree or equivalent scientific qualification.
• Previous laboratory experience, preferably within a school or similar environment.
• A good understanding of health and safety in practical laboratory settings.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• A reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to your work.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain the required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Getting laboratories lesson-ready by preparing equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical experiments.
• Supporting science teachers with demonstrations, investigations, and hands-on classroom activities.
• Keeping laboratory equipment organised, maintained, and safely stored.
• Helping ensure laboratories meet health and safety standards and remain safe learning environments.
• Keeping track of supplies, checking stock, and ordering materials when needed.
• Carrying out routine checks and reporting equipment that needs repairing or replacing.
• Handling and disposing of chemicals and hazardous materials in line with appropriate safety procedures.
• Helping the science department run smoothly so teachers and pupils can get the most out of every lesson.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Health and safety awareness

Organised

Team player

Right to work in UK

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Love science? Enjoy hands-on practical work? Ready to help inspire the next generation?

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful Science Technician to join a large secondary school in Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to make exciting classroom experiments possible and help bring science to life for pupils.

From preparing practical activities to keeping laboratories safe, organised, and ready for learning, you'll be an important part of the science department. Your work will help teachers deliver engaging lessons and give pupils the opportunity to explore, experiment, and discover.

If you're practical, dependable, and passionate about science, this could be just the opportunity you've been looking for!

What You'll Be Getting Involved In

• Getting laboratories lesson-ready by preparing equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical experiments.

• Supporting science teachers with demonstrations, investigations, and hands‑on classroom activities.

• Keeping laboratory equipment organised, maintained, and safely stored.

• Helping ensure laboratories meet health and safety standards and remain safe learning environments.

• Keeping track of supplies, checking stock, and ordering materials when needed.

• Carrying out routine checks and reporting equipment that needs repairing or replacing.

• Handling and disposing of chemicals and hazardous materials in line with appropriate safety procedures.

• Helping the science department run smoothly so teachers and pupils can get the most out of every lesson.

Could This Be the Role for You?

We're keen to hear from candidates who are enthusiastic about science and enjoy being part of a team. Ideally, you'll bring:

• A relevant science degree or equivalent scientific qualification.

• Previous laboratory experience, preferably within a school or similar environment.

• A good understanding of health and safety in practical laboratory settings.

• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.

• A reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to your work.

• The confidence to work with teaching staff and support a busy secondary school department.

• The right to work in the UK.

• An Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain the required clearance.

Why Join This School?

Working in a large secondary school means no two days need to be the same! You'll be part of an active educational environment where practical science helps pupils build confidence, curiosity, and valuable skills.

This is an opportunity to contribute to something meaningful, use your scientific knowledge in a practical setting, and work alongside a team committed to delivering a positive learning experience.

Whether you're already working as a Science Technician or looking to take the next step towards a career in school science support, this could be an exciting opportunity to grow your experience.