Science Technician – Top Performing Science Faculty – Chatham

Marchant Recruitment; Chatham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Science Technician for a secondary school in Chatham. The ideal candidate will provide essential technical support, maintain a safe laboratory environment, and assist the Science teaching team from January 2026. Candidates should have a relevant technical qualification, experience in a lab setting, and strong organizational skills. Join a collaborative department with excellent facilities and a focus on academic rigour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a school or industrial laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with COSHH regulations and safe handling of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Science teaching team across KS3-KS5.
• Prepare essential practical equipment and materials for lessons.
• Maintain laboratories ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant technical qualification or degree in a Science subject

Job description

Overview

An academically rigorous secondary school in Chatham requires a highly capable Science Technician committed to providing essential practical support and maintaining a safe laboratory environment from January 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Science Technician required from January 2026
• Chatham-based school with a rigorous academic focus and high practical engagement.
• Ideal for a motivated individual with strong organizational skills and a background in Laboratory Practice.

The role involves providing comprehensive technical support to the Science teaching team (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) across KS3-KS5. Key duties include preparing essential practical equipment and materials for lessons ensuring the safe storage and disposal of chemicals/materials, maintaining apparatus and undertaking basic administrative tasks for the department. You will be instrumental in the smooth running of the schools well-equipped laboratories.

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or a degree in a Science subject (Chemistry background highly desirable).
• Proven experience working in a school or industrial laboratory setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly regarding safety regulations.
• Familiarity with COSHH regulations and safe handling of chemicals.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team.

School Information

This school is defined by its pursuit of academic rigour and its supportive professional environment. The Science department is large and well-established benefiting from a strong culture of collaboration and excellent laboratory facilities.

• Collaborative Science department with a strong shared vision.
• Well-equipped laboratories and preparation areas.
• Strong focus on safety and organisation within the labs.

Salary

Paid to Local Authority / School Support Staff Scale (Points 1821)

Application

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