Science Technician

About the Role

St Peter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by always complying with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Post: Science Technician

Department: Junior School

Responsible to: Junior School Science Lead

Hours of work: 8:30am to 12:00pm Wednesday to Friday

Salary: £10,250 p.a.(Support Point 3 prorated)

The Science Department is a successful, vibrant and busy team that is committed to inspiring curiosity and a love of learning in all pupils. Comprising five enthusiastic class teachers, the department works collaboratively to deliver an engaging science curriculum that places practical investigation and hands‑on experiences at its heart. Team members are encouraged to teach in creative and innovative ways, ensuring lessons are enjoyable, accessible and memorable while fostering scientific thinking and enquiry skills.

Science is delivered throughout the school in ways that are appropriate to each phase. From Years 1 to 4, science learning is embedded within thematic topics, allowing class teachers to provide rich, practical experiences that bring scientific concepts to life. In Years 5 and 6, pupils benefit from a dedicated junior science programme which includes regular laboratory work centred on practical, hands‑on investigation.

This approach enables pupils to develop confidence in using scientific equipment, carrying out experiments and applying their knowledge through meaningful and engaging experiences.

To coordinate the use of resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the Science curriculum.

• 1. We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and proactive individual who will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of science across the school. The successful candidate will ensure that resources are prepared, maintained and readily available to enable engaging, practical learning experiences for all pupils. They will take pride in creating an efficient and welcoming laboratory environment that supports both staff and students.

  • Organise and prepare equipment and resources in line with the Science Scheme of Work.
  • Put away scientific equipment following lessons, maintaining safe, tidy and well‑organised storage areas.
  • Maintain a positive and stimulating laboratory environment, including updating and refreshing displays to celebrate learning and promote scientific curiosity.

• 2. The successful candidate will be a hardworking, organised and proactive individual who works closely with the Junior School Science Lead and Science teachers to support the effective delivery of the Science curriculum across the school. The role is central to ensuring practical science lessons are well resourced, safe and engaging, enabling pupils to benefit from high‑quality, hands‑on learning experiences.

  • Coordinate with the Junior School Science Lead and Science teachers to organise, prepare and deliver equipment and resources required 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…