Technician - Health and Sciences

Waltham Forest; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in London is seeking a technician coach to join their Health team. This role involves managing health and safety in a lab environment, supporting learners' practical skills, and overseeing inventory and stock control. The ideal candidate will have experience in a science environment and a relevant curriculum specialism. The institution offers a supportive team environment and benefits such as enhanced sick pay and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Employee assistance programme

NUS Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a science environment, ideally within further education.
• Ability to manage health and safety in a lab and ward setting.
• Capable of supporting learners' progress in vocational courses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for health and safety management in the lab.
• Manage inventory and issue classroom materials.
• Support learners with practical skills for vocational courses.

Skills

Supporting small groups of learners

Inventory and stock control

Practical skills support

Proven experience in the industry

Education

Relevant curriculum specialism

Job description

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state‑of‑the‑art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future‑ready and equipped for success.

We are looking for a technician coach to join the Health team. As technician coach, you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of the specialist ward and laboratory, inventory, stock control and issuing of classroom materials to support teaching staff, supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress.

You will lead and manage the relevant areas and stock, as well as supporting the department with learner's progress, experience and practical skills, leading to wider participation and excellent achievement in various vocational courses offered in the department.

You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or a science environment, ideally within FE, along with a relevant curriculum specialism.

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.