Senior Biology Technician — Lead in School Science

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting for a Senior Biology Technician in a Kensington secondary school. The role is full-time with a temp-to-perm pathway, supporting Biology lessons, practical work, and enrichment activities.

You will lead resources preparation, maintain laboratories, and supervise two other science technicians, ensuring health and safety compliance and high standards across equipment and specimens.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Biology Technician or Senior Science Technician in a school, college, laboratory, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment, and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, organisation, and maintenance of resources for Biology lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Support the delivery of practical work, ensuring experiments are set up efficiently and safely.
• Support and manage two other science technicians in the team.
• Maintain laboratories, preparation areas, equipment, and biological specimens to a high standard.
• Manage stock control, purchasing, and budget monitoring for Biology resources.
• Line manage and support other technicians as appropriate, contributing to the smooth running of the department.

Job description

Veritas Education is recruiting for a Senior Biology Technician in a Kensington secondary school. The role is full-time with a temp-to-perm pathway, supporting Biology lessons, practical work, and enrichment activities.

You will lead resources preparation, maintain laboratories, and supervise two other science technicians, ensuring health and safety compliance and high standards across equipment and specimens.