Senior Science Technician – Core Science Lead – Sutton

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sutton is seeking a Senior Science Technician to manage the technical support for Chemistry and Physics labs starting January 2026. Responsibilities include overseeing junior staff, ensuring safety compliance, and preparing for practicals. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge in both subjects and team management experience, with a competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Dedicated budget for equipment calibration

Funding for external management and technical training

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior or supervisory Science Technician role.
• Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry and Physics practical requirements up to A-Level.
• Proven ability to manage a team and oversee complex stock and budget tracking.
• Expert knowledge of chemical storage, waste disposal, and equipment calibration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of junior technicians.
• Oversee stock control and ordering for Chemistry and Physics.
• Ensure compliance with CLEAPSS and safety regulations.
• Prepare for all KS5 practicals and maintain specialist equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Chemistry knowledge

Physics knowledge

Team management

Safety compliance

Job description

Senior Science Technician Manage Chemistry & Physics Labs and Lead Technical Team Sutton

A high-performing academy in Sutton is seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Science Technician to manage the technical support for Chemistry and Physics from January 2026.

• Senior Science Technician required from January 2026.
• Sutton-based academy with exceptional Science facilities (East Anglia).
• Seeking an experienced leader to oversee the technical team and compliance for the Physical Sciences.

You will manage a team of junior technicians oversee the stock control and ordering for Chemistry and Physics and ensure meticulous compliance with CLEAPSS and safety regulations. The role involves hands-on preparation for all KS5 practicals and maintaining specialist equipment.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior or supervisory Science Technician role.
• Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry and Physics practical requirements up to A-Level.
• Proven ability to manage a team delegate tasks and oversee complex stock and budget tracking.
• Expert knowledge of chemical storage waste disposal and equipment calibration.

School Information

The Science department is large and well-funded benefitting from strong links with Russell Group Universities. This is a critical leadership role within the support staff structure. We offer a highly competitive regional salary and dedicated funding for external management and technical training.

• Leadership role managing the Physical Sciences technical team .
• Highly competitive regional salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Dedicated budget for equipment calibration and technical CPD .
• Work closely with the Head of Science on strategic laboratory development.

Salary

Paid to Regional Support Staff Scale (Highly Competitive)

Application

To apply for this Senior Science Technician position in Sutton please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible.

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Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1