Science Technician

Posted 1 day 11 hours ago by Trades Workforce Solutions

£60,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Laboratory Jobs
Kent, Bromley, United Kingdom, BR1 1
Job Description
Science Technician

Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

£28,786

As soon as possible

Permanent, 35 hours per week (08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday), on a 44-week basis.

Benefits
  • Excellent modern facilities
  • Free parking
  • An extensive support network
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Excellent professional development programme
  • Lifestyle and discount savings
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • Headspace app
  • Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
  • Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Season ticket loans
Key job responsibilities

This role involves providing technical support to the Science department, ensuring that teachers and pupils have the equipment, resources, and safe working environment needed to deliver high-quality science education.

As a Science Technician, you will prepare, maintain, and organise practical equipment and materials for lessons, while also supporting the safe use of laboratories in line with health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications, experience, and skills required
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Mathematics
  • Health & Safety training, COSHH awareness and CLEAPSS guidance
  • Degree in Science is desirable
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment
  • Previous work experience within a school setting
  • Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and equipment
  • A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
  • The school would particularly welcome applicants with a background in Physics, who can bring additional expertise in supporting Physics A Level practicals

This is a vibrant and popular school and it's part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing date

As soon as possible

To find out more and to apply for this Science Technician job, please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.