Science Technician – Welwyn Garden City – Immediate Start

Marchant Recruitment; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable secondary school in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to join their Science Faculty. The role involves preparing and supporting practical science lessons, ensuring safety, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate will have a science background and strong organizational skills. This position offers competitive term-time only pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Science background (degree, lab experience, A-Levels or similar).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A team-player who contributes positively.
• Comfortable maintaining safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up practical equipment and demonstrations.
• Supporting teachers during lab activities where necessary.
• Ensuring safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals.
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies.
• Keeping laboratories clean, organised and well-maintained.
• Liaising with teaching staff and the technician team to anticipate lesson needs.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Maintaining safe working practices

Education

Background in Science (degree, lab experience, A-Levels)

Job description

A thriving and inclusive secondary school in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a dedicated and well‑organised Science Technician to join their Science Faculty for an immediate start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, values being part of a team and is motivated by supporting young people in a learning environment.

About the Role

The Science Technician plays a vital role in ensuring that practical Science lessons run safely, efficiently and smoothly. You will work closely with teachers and the Head of Science to prepare apparatus, resources and chemicals for lessons across KS3‑KS5, ensuring experiments are engaging, relevant and well‑supported.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up practical equipment and demonstrations.
• Supporting teachers during lab activities where necessary.
• Ensuring safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals.
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies.
• Keeping laboratories clean, organised and well‑maintained.
• Liaising with teaching staff and the technician team to anticipate lesson needs.

School Information

The school is known for its positive staff culture and clear behaviour routines which create a calm working environment. Staff describe the department as collaborative, friendly and genuinely committed to both academic success and student well‑being.

Science is a highly valued subject in the school and the leadership team invest heavily in maintaining excellent laboratory spaces, well‑resourced practical kits and strong technician support.

Ideal Candidate

• Science background (degree, lab experience, A‑Levels or similar).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A team‑player who contributes positively.
• Comfortable maintaining safe working practices.
• Full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Salary

Competitive term‑time only, dependent on experience.

Application

Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.