Science Technician - Outstanding School In Colchester

Marchant Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a Colchester-based secondary school in recruiting a Science Technician. The role involves preparing resources, maintaining equipment and supporting teachers to deliver engaging biology, chemistry and physics practicals.

The ideal candidate is organised, reliable and safety-conscious, with a science background or practical experience. Previous school or lab experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Qualifications

• Organised, reliable and safety-conscious candidate.
• Science background or relevant practical experience.
• Previous school or laboratory experience beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus, chemicals and materials for lessons.
• Set up and clear away practical activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock levels.
• Support teachers and students during experiments.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• Maintain clean, safe and well-organised laboratories.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Education

Science background

Job description

Are you passionate about science and enjoy working in a practical environment? An established secondary school in Colchester is looking for a Science Technician to join its supportive Science Faculty.

This is a great opportunity to play an important role in helping teachers deliver engaging practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

The Role

You will be responsible for preparing practical resources, maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring lessons can be delivered safely and effectively. Duties will include:

Preparing apparatus, chemicals and materials for lessons.

Setting up and clearing away practical activities.

Maintaining laboratory equipment and stock levels.

Supporting teachers and students during experiments.

Ensuring safe handling and storage of chemicals.

Maintaining clean, safe and well-organised laboratories.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is organised, reliable and safety-conscious, with either a science background or relevant practical experience. Previous school or laboratory experience would be beneficial but is not essential.