Part-Time Junior Science Lab Technician

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s School in the Junior School seeks a dedicated Science Technician to support practical science delivery across Years 1–6. You will prepare equipment, maintain labs, and assist teachers during lessons, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.

Hours are 8:30am to 12:00pm Wednesday to Friday; salary £10,250 p.a. prorated for the post, with DBS and safeguarding checks required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Junior School Science Lead and teachers to organise, prepare and deliver equipment and resources for the Science curriculum.
• Source, maintain and prepare materials and equipment for practical activities, including obtaining resources from the laboratory and ordering specialist items when required.
• Use the Scheme of Work to plan and prepare apparatus, materials and resources in advance of practical lessons.
• Deliver and set up equipment for Science lessons in laboratories for Years 5 and 6, and in classrooms for Years 1 to 4.
• Reorganise, clean and store equipment following practical activities, ensuring resources remain in good working order and are readily available for future use.
• Provide technical advice and support to teachers and pupils to enhance the delivery and understanding of practical science.
• Carry out risk assessments relating to technician activities and ensure that laboratory practices comply with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Assist teachers during practical classes, supporting pupils as required and helping to ensure lessons run smoothly and safely.
• Prepare and deliver practical demonstrations to support teaching and enrich pupils’ scientific understanding.
• Maintain laboratory and science resources in a safe, tidy and organised condition at all times.

Job description

St Peter’s School in the Junior School seeks a dedicated Science Technician to support practical science delivery across Years 1–6. You will prepare equipment, maintain labs, and assist teachers during lessons, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.

Hours are 8:30am to 12:00pm Wednesday to Friday; salary £10,250 p.a. prorated for the post, with DBS and safeguarding checks required.