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Current Technician Vacancies
The CLEAPSS Technician Job Service is a service provided to CLEAPSS members that allows members to post adverts for technician vacancies at their school or college onto this part of the CLEAPSS website. Anyone may browse the list of vacancies on this page and then apply for the job directly with the particular school or college.

Job seekers:

Please browse through the list of Science vacancies below. Further vacancies for Design Technology jobs can be found on our Technology Website. If you require any further information then please contact the school directly. Please do not contact CLEAPSS as we cannot give you any more information than that which already appears on the site.

Recruiters:

Members can click one of the links below to post a vacancy (you will need your membership details).

Please note that we cannot verify the accuracy of the information provided to us and applicants should check the details on the schools website or contact the school.

Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £21,129-22,373
Chingford Foundation School, London, Greater London
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 2 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 30 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • See website below for details
Person Specification:
  • 5 GCSEs including English & Maths (minimum grade 4 or equivalent)
  • Ability to carry out risk assessments in relation to laboratory work
  • Ability to prepare equipment and materials for lessons, as requested by teaching staff
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Ability to identify work priorities, use initiative and prioritise work
  • Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
  • Ability to maintain accurate work records and inventories
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Ability to work well as part of a team both constructively and supportively with colleagues
  • High standard of attendance & punctuality  R
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Senior Science Technician (Term Time Only) £27,077-28,285
Orleans Park School, Twickenham, Greater London
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 2 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • prepare and set out equipment to enable teaching staff to undertake routine scientific demonstrations and class experimental work
  • manage the acquisition, safe storage and disposal of equipment and chemicals required in connection with delivery of the School’s science curriculum
Person Specification:
  • Interest in or awareness of scientific issues
  • Preferably have experience of working in a similar role
  • Science based A Levels or higher qualification
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £20,435-21,679
King's High School, Warwick, Warwickshire
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 4 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • To prepare and clear away resources for science lessons & activities
  • To carry out routine maintenance of equipment
  • To handle & store equipment & chemicals in line with COSHH & suitable risk assessments.
  • To undertake & assist with all routine health & safety checks required within the science department.
  • To liaise with the Lead Technician & Head of Science in the purchasing of equipment, chemicals & other consumables needed for the smooth running of the department.
  • To assist teaching staff with classes & educational trips when appropriate
Person Specification:
  • Good Maths, English & Science GCSE or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a Science laboratory.
  • Confidence with handling scientific equipment & chemicals
  • Good comunication skills
  • Good decision making skills & organisation
  • Basic IT proficiency
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £25,870-26,626
Palmers Green High School, London, Greater London
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 4 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • Support work of teachers in classes and lab sessions
  • Ensure all equipment and chemicals required are provided,laid out as requested and cleared at end of lessons.
  • Run trials of experients and advise on practical methods and improvements where necessary
  • Demonstrate to staff and pupils techniques and methods for experiments
  • Work with individual pupils under the supervision of teaching staff
  • Maintain an inventory of all equipment, chemicals and resources and mnitor and maintain safe working conditions in labs.
Person Specification:
  • Experience of safe preparation/storage of chemicals; safe preparation/disposal of pathogenic organisms and safe handling/disposal of chemicals and biohazards.
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Senior Science Technician £32,654-32,654
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, Birmingham, West Midlands
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 4 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • See website below for details
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Physics Technician (Temporary) (Temporary) £23,029-23,029
Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 6 Jul 2025

Other benefits: Induction Programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • See website below for details
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £15,078-15,738
Robert Clack School, Dagenham, Greater London
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 7 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 21 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • Setting up, preparing and clearing materials, equipment and chemicals for practical lessons;
  • Assisting teaching staff with demonstration lessons, practical lessons, exam classes and assessments
  • Providing technical support for pupils and staff, while ensuring the safe use of materials, equipment and chemicals
  • Cleaning equipment and work areas, as necessary;
  • Working in accordance with health and safety guidelines
  • In liaison with the team, ensuring that laboratories are adequately stocked.
Person Specification:
  • Good levels of literacy and numeracy
  • • High standard of verbal & written communication skills when dealing with colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors
  • Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team
  • Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies
  • Organised and able to work methodically, with attention to detail, under the supervision of the Senior Science Technician, Science Subject Leader (site) and Direct of Science
  • Experience of working within an educational environment is essential and/or any relevant Physics or Chemistry qualifications would be desirable.
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Senior Science Technician (Term Time Only) £22,377-24,791
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 7 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • The Senior Science Technician is responsible for: • Ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for use by students and teaching staff. • Providing technica
Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £28,812-30,906 (pro rata)
Aylesbury High School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Start date: 2 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 7 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 37 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • The post holder will work primarily in the Biology Department, however, there is the expectation that they may support any area within the Science Faculty
  • Preparing, setting up and clearing equipment and materials for practical lessons.
  • Assisting in the demonstration and supervision of practical work when required.
  • As part of a team, maintain laboratories, equipment, apparatus, and stock levels.
  • Ensure the proper care, storage, transport and distribution of faculty resources.
  • Ensure the safe disposal of biological materials and chemicals.
  • Compliance with health and safety regulations and COSHH documentation by following risk assessment guidelines from CLEAPSS.
  • Organising and managing the preparation rooms efficiently and keeping up to date technician notes.
  • Assisting in the care and maintenance of living specimens where applicable.
  • Supporting and assisting teachers in designing new experiments, in line with curriculum changes.
Person Specification:
  • A science qualification at A Level or equivalent, in Biology.
  • Previous experience as a Science Technician, specifically supporting Biology, in a school or similar environment.
  • Good understanding of health and safety procedures in a laboratory setting.
  • Ability to react knowledgeably in potentially hazardous situations.
  • You need to be organised and methodical, enthusiastic and adaptable.
  • Be able to work independently and also communicate effectively as part of a team.
  • A flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to supporting teaching staff and students.
  • Confidence in the use of IT and ideally be familiar with Google applications.
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £27,510-27,510 (pro rata)
Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Start date: 28 Aug 2025
Closing date for applications: 9 Jul 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • Please see job description.
  • 2 positions available from a minimum of 14.5 hrs/week to a maximum (FT) of 36.25 hrs/week
  • We are happy talk about flexible working arrangements
  • Chemistry experience an advantage for one of the roles
Person Specification:
  • Degree or relevant experience required.
  • For an exceptional candidate there may be an opportunity to take on additional responsibilities on a fixed term arrangement.
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