Science Technician | Outstanding School | Camden

Marchant Recruitment; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with an Outstanding Camden secondary school to recruit a Science Technician from October 2026. The role supports Biology, Chemistry and Physics, helping teachers run practicals and maintain a safe, well-equipped lab.

You will prepare experiments, organize resources for KS3/KS4, manage stock and ensure health and safety standards are met, in a permanent, full-time post in a busy department.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Science Technician or in a laboratory/scientific environment.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and able to stay organized when working to deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a department.

Responsibilities

• Preparing practicals, demonstrations and experiments
• Organising equipment and resources ahead of lessons
• Supporting practical teaching across KS3 and KS4
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and workspaces
• Managing stock levels and ordering consumables
• Preparing, storing and handling chemicals safely
• Carrying out routine checks and reporting any faults
• Ensuring laboratories meet the required health and safety standards

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Organised working

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Science Technician | Outstanding School | Camden Marchant Recruitment London, England, United Kingdom

Are you a practical, organised person with an interest in Science? An Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in Camden is looking to add a Science Technician to its department from October.

The technician will provide the practical support needed to keep lessons running smoothly, working alongside teachers across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. From preparing experiments to keeping equipment in good working order, you’ll have an important role in the day-to-day running of the department.

What will you be responsible for?

Preparing practicals, demonstrations and experiments

Organising equipment and resources ahead of lessons

Supporting practical teaching across KS3 and KS4

Maintaining laboratory equipment and workspaces

Managing stock levels and ordering consumables

Preparing, storing and handling chemicals safely

Carrying out routine checks and reporting any faults

Ensuring laboratories meet the required health and safety standards

What are we looking for?

You’ll ideally have previous experience in a Science Technician, laboratory or scientific environment, although candidates with strong relevant practical experience will also be considered.

The most important qualities are reliability, attention to detail and the ability to stay organised when working to tight deadlines. You should also be comfortable working independently and as part of a wider department.

The opportunity

This is a permanent position within an established Science Department at an Outstanding secondary school, offering a stable role and the opportunity to become an important part of the school's practical Science provision.

October 2026 | Full-Time | Permanent | Camden