Science Technician – Secondary School

Science Technician – Secondary School – Lincoln

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful secondary school in Lincoln is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to join its thriving Science department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong practical skills who enjoys supporting high-quality teaching and helping students experience engaging, hands‑on science lessons.

Working closely with the Head of Science and teaching staff, you will play a key role in preparing laboratories, organising practical resources and ensuring experiments are delivered safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will become an important part of a collaborative department that is committed to inspiring students through practical scientific investigation.

This role would suit someone with previous laboratory experience or a strong science background who enjoys working in a practical environment.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school that is committed to delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum where students are encouraged to become confident, independent learners. The school places great emphasis on practical learning, scientific enquiry and academic excellence while maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for both students and staff.

Teachers and support staff work collaboratively to provide outstanding educational experiences, and the leadership team is committed to investing in professional development and staff wellbeing.

The school has modern laboratories, excellent specialist facilities and a well-established Science faculty that consistently achieves strong outcomes across all key stages.

Science Department

The Science department is a busy and successful faculty delivering Biology, Chemistry and Physics across KS3, KS4 and KS5. Practical investigations form an essential part of the curriculum, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge through engaging laboratory work.

As Science Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing equipment and materials for practical Science lessons.
• Setting up experiments across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Preparing chemical solutions safely and accurately.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Ordering and monitoring stock of laboratory materials.
• Ensuring laboratories comply with health and safety regulations.
• Supporting teachers during practical lessons where appropriate.
• Maintaining chemical inventories and storage systems.
• Safely disposing of laboratory waste.
• Preparing practical resources for GCSE and A-Level examinations.
• Assisting with Science enrichment events and STEM activities.
• Keeping laboratories clean, organised and fully equipped.

The successful candidate will join an experienced Science team where collaboration, professionalism and practical excellence are highly valued.

Requirements

• Previous Science Technician or laboratory experience is desirable.
• Good understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good practical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good IT skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding.
• Positive and proactive approach.