Secondary Science Technician

Ark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Secondary Science Technician to support the delivery of high-quality science education. This role involves maintaining standards of health and safety, inspiring students, and assisting teachers. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in science and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, term-time only contract, and a range of benefits reflecting commitment to staff welfare and professional growth.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Twice as many training days as standard

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience or keen interest in a science-related field.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, well-organized and good attention to detail.
• Knowledge of COSHH procedures and health & safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality practical work.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the department.
• Inspire students and help them understand science.

Skills

Science-related field experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of COSHH procedures

Ability to deal with minor incidents

Job description

About The Role

Secondary Science Technician

Location: Enfield – easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas.

Salary: Ark Band 5, Pay Point 5–13 pro rata starting salary £27,334.74–£30,749.67 term‑time only, depending on experience. This is calculated from the full‑time salary of £28,600–£32,173.

Working pattern: 08.00–16.30, Monday – Friday. Term‑time only.

Contract: Permanent

Start date: February 202

Closing date: 7 th January 2026

Description of the Post

As a Science Technician, you will support teachers in delivering high‑quality practical work, inspiring students, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of science. You will also maintain excellent standards of health and safety in all areas of the department.

Our standards are high, and we need someone who can be a team player and flexible when supporting other colleagues with the ability to be resilient, calm and professional under pressure.

For more information about the role, please read the information pack which includes a job description and person specification which you can download from here.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have experience, knowledge or a keen interest in a science‑related field
• Can be flexible, enthusiastic, well‑organised, adaptable with an eye for detail
• Will have knowledge of COSHH procedures and CLEAPSS or health & safety involving hazardous substances
• Will be able to deal with minor incidents including first aid and undertake training
• Will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with young people and adults

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale
• Twice as many training days as standard
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. We are now a fully‑fledged all‑through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1,700 children. Our secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into our vision and work with us to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future.

We aspire for all our children to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well‑mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies.

Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a hugely successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. Our network shares a belief in our six pillars. Find out about them here.

Visit arkjohnkeats.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click this link.

Safeguarding Statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.