Science Technician -Achieving Secondary School

Job Title: Science Technician
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

A high-achieving secondary school in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Science Technician to join its established science department.

The school has a strong practical science programme and places considerable importance on pupils developing practical laboratory skills. The successful technician will work alongside experienced science teachers to prepare practical lessons across the department and ensure laboratories are safe, organised and ready for use.

You will provide practical and technical support to the science department, including:

• Preparing practical resources for Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons.

• Setting up experiments and demonstrations.

• Preparing chemicals and laboratory equipment.

• Supporting teachers during practical lessons.

• Maintaining and checking scientific equipment.

• Keeping laboratories and preparation rooms organised.

• Monitoring stock and arranging replenishment when necessary.

• Ensuring chemicals are correctly labelled and stored.

• Following COSHH and school health and safety procedures.

• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.

• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment.

• Supporting practical examinations.

• Safely disposing of laboratory waste.

• Preparing resources in line with the school's teaching timetable.

Previous experience working as a Science Technician in a school or college is essential.

The school needs someone who understands the practical demands of a busy science department and can work independently to ensure lessons are properly prepared.

A relevant science qualification would be beneficial, although strong school-based technician experience will be considered.

An enhanced DBS will be required.