Term-Time School Science Lab Technician

Ark; Wembley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay

Twice as many training days

Generous pension scheme

Ark rewards – discounts

Interest-free loans for season tickets

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark Elvin in London is seeking a School Laboratory Support Technician to monitor standards in the science department and support teaching staff with practical resources. The role is term-time only, 36 hours per week, reporting to the Head of Department, with a focus on health and safety and COSHH compliance.

You will prepare teaching materials, assist with stock control, and contribute to delivering engaging science demonstrations, ensuring safe, well-equipped laboratories for students and staff

Qualifications

• A-level grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject, ideally degree level.
• Health and safety qualification or willingness to work towards.
• First aid qualification or commitment to work towards is desirable.
• Experience in a laboratory setting within a school or industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of COSHH and CLEAPPS requirements; risk assessments and first aid handling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor standards and practices in the classroom and communicate improvements.
• Maintain health and safety standards and Cleapss codes.
• Prepare and, where appropriate, manufacture teaching materials for science teaching.
• Support inventory and stock control to ensure essential teaching equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

First aid awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

A-level in science

Degree-level qualification preferred

Job description

Ark Elvin in London is seeking a School Laboratory Support Technician to monitor standards in the science department and support teaching staff with practical resources. The role is term-time only, 36 hours per week, reporting to the Head of Department, with a focus on health and safety and COSHH compliance.

You will prepare teaching materials, assist with stock control, and contribute to delivering engaging science demonstrations, ensuring safe, well-equipped laboratories for students and staff