Senior Science Technician

REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Brookfield Community School is seeking a Senior Science Technician to support high-quality science education. You will assist in laboratories and classrooms, ensuring practical lessons are well-prepared, safe and efficient.

The role requires an organised, proactive individual with a passion for science education. Working closely with the Head of Science and teaching staff, you will prepare materials, maintain equipment and support teachers across Key Stages, ensuring resources meet curriculum

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school laboratory or similar environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good understanding of laboratory health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with science teachers to support teaching and learning across Key Stages.
• Prepare, set up and clear away equipment, chemicals and materials for practical lessons.
• Ensure laboratories, prep rooms and classrooms are safe, organised and well-maintained.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and storage of equipment and resources.
• Maintain accurate records, including health and safety documentation.
• Support development of practical activities, including testing and preparing experiments.
• Lead on health and safety requirements (e.g. COSHH, CLEAPSS guidance).
• Provide guidance and support to other technicians where appropriate.
• Liaise with science staff to ensure resources meet curriculum needs.

Skills

School laboratory experience

Organisation & time management

Health & safety knowledge

Independent & team work

Proactive problem solving

Student and staff support

Job description

(FTE: £28,305.58 to £30,692.30) - Pay Award Pending

14.5 hours per week - Permanent - Term time only

The Role

Brookfield Community School is seeking to appoint a motivated and experienced Senior Science Technician to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education.

Working closely with the Head of Science and teaching staff, you will support the work of staff and students in the school’s laboratories and classrooms, ensuring that practical lessons are well-prepared, safe and efficient.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone organised, proactive and passionate about supporting science education.

Key Responsibilities

The Successful Candidate Will

• Work closely with science teachers to support teaching and learning across Key Stages
• Prepare, set up and clear away equipment, chemicals and materials for practical lessons
• Ensure laboratories, prep rooms and classrooms are safe, organised and well-maintained
• Oversee stock control, ordering and storage of equipment and resources
• Maintain accurate records, including health and safety documentation
• Support the development of practical activities, including testing and preparing experiments
• Lead on health and safety requirements (e.g. COSHH, CLEAPSS guidance)
• Provide guidance and support to other technicians where appropriate
• Liaise with science staff to ensure resources meet curriculum needs

The Ideal Candidate

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working in a school laboratory or similar environment
• Has strong organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates a good understanding of laboratory health and safety
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team
• Has a proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach
• Is committed to supporting students and staff to achieve the best outcomes

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative Science department
• A well-resourced learning environment
• Opportunities to develop skills and contribute to wider school life
• Part of a forward-thinking and inclusive school community

The Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The School is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

For further details regarding this post please contact Mrs Nic Crespin, Head of Science, on [e-mail].

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.