Senior Science Technician & Lab Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Worthing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being cover

Fitness suite

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Science Technician for a school-based post in Worthing. The role involves assisting in biology, chemistry and physics practicals, managing chemicals, equipment and resources, and supporting teachers in delivering safe, engaging STEM lessons.

You will coordinate stock, budgets and workloads, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within the South Downs Education Trust MAT.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths and a Science subject (or equivalent).
• A science degree is desirable.
• Health & safety qualification (desirable) such as CLEAPSS training.
• First aid qualification or willingness to train (desirable).
• Experience as a science/lab technician in secondary education or similar.
• Experience preparing practical lessons and handling chemicals/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and manage workload for a technician team.
• Delegate tasks while maintaining departmental oversight.
• Lead a technician team with appraisals or performance support (desirable).
• Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals in line with COSHH.

Skills

Team leadership

Workload planning

Budget monitoring

Safety compliance

Training technicians

Delegation

Coordination

Education

GCSE English, Maths & Science

Science degree (desirable)

Health & Safety qualification (desirable)

Tools

Stock management systems

Microsoft Office

Record keeping systems

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Science Technician for a school-based post in Worthing. The role involves assisting in biology, chemistry and physics practicals, managing chemicals, equipment and resources, and supporting teachers in delivering safe, engaging STEM lessons.

You will coordinate stock, budgets and workloads, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within the South Downs Education Trust MAT.