Job Title: Science Technician
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A brilliant and well-established secondary school in Northampton is looking for an experienced Science Technician to join its busy science department.

The successful candidate will provide essential practical support to teaching staff and help ensure laboratories, equipment and resources are ready for lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing practical lessons and experiments.

• Setting up laboratory equipment and resources.

• Preparing materials for demonstrations and investigations.

• Supporting teachers during practical activities.

• Maintaining laboratories and preparation rooms.

• Cleaning and safely storing scientific equipment.

• Monitoring departmental stock levels.

• Ordering and replenishing resources.

• Checking equipment before use.

• Reporting faulty or damaged equipment.

• Maintaining laboratory records.

• Following COSHH and school health and safety procedures.

• Supporting the wider science department with practical requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Science Technician within a school is essential.

• Previous secondary school laboratory experience.

• Good understanding of laboratory safety.

• Strong organisational and practical skills.

• Methodical approach to work.

• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines.

• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

How to Apply

Candidates with previous school-based Science Technician experience should submit an up-to-date CV highlighting their laboratory experience and previous school responsibilities.

Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly.