CLEAPSS Supporting practical science and technology
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) £8,815-27,179
The King's School, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Start date: 17 May 2026
Closing date for applications: 10 Apr 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 15 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • • Strong practical and theoretical science/technical skills across Key Stage 3-5, especially in electronics and circuits
  • • Be able to coordinate and ensure the safe handling of Advanced Level practical assessments and examination materials
  • • Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities
  • • Maintenance and organisation of laboratories and preparation rooms
  • • To be responsible for monitoring and keeping financial records of the departmental expenditure in accordance with the school’s policy; ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment a
Person Specification:
  • The successful candidate will have practical laboratory experience and ideally experience of working in a school (desirable but not essential).
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Senior Science Technician £39,076-43,909
King's College London - Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences, London, Greater London
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 12 Apr 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Day-to-day running and maintenance of the Engineering teaching laboratories and auxiliary facilities
  • Working collaboratively with academic and professional services stakeholders to deliver an exceptional learning experience for students
Person Specification:
  • Minimum level 4 qualification, e.g. higher apprenticeship, HNC or other Level 4 award, plus work experience in a relevant field, or considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience
  • Comprehensive technical knowledge and skills in a teaching laboratory environment in a relevant field, e.g., mechanical, design or electrical engineering.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of regulations and best practice governing Engineering teaching laboratories, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability.
  • Strong written, oral, and IT communication skills, in particular when conveying complex information to a lay/ non-expert audience.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to organise and manage own workload as evidenced by experience in teaching laboratories or equivalent.
  • Ability to make effective decisions and be an effective problem solver, utilising strong decision-making and problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge/experience in CAD, Arduino, Ubuntu, Python and any other educational/engineering software specific package.
  • Working with and part of dynamic teams with demonstrated abilities in collaboration.
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Head Science Technician (Term Time Only) £28,273-31,336
Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 12 Apr 2026

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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Science Technician (Temporary - Part Time) £22,095-22,095
Calthorpe Park School, Fleet, Hampshire
Start date: 13 Apr 2026
Closing date for applications: 12 Apr 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Please see the school website for full vacancy information.
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £20,118-23,085
Hinchley Wood School, Esher, Surrey
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 13 Apr 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 35 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • To assist in ensuring a safe, effective and efficient laboratory service is provided for students and teaching staff within the department.
  • To provide technical advice and support teaching staff with the provision of learning activities.
  • To ensure that health and safety requirements and other relevant regulations are adhered to including the completion and recording of necessary checks and risk assessments.
Person Specification:
  • Verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and other professionals.
  • Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities including own
  • Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills
  • Ability to operate a range of ICT equipment and other specialist resources
  • Ability to proficiently use computer software including word-processing, spreadsheet, database and internet systems.
  • Ability to absorb and understand a wide range of information
  • Desirable - working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulations/legislation eg health and safety and COSHH.
  • Essential - Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (grade A*–C) or equivalent, in English, Maths and a Science.
  • Desirable - Experience of working in a relevant discipline within a laboratory or similar environment.
  • Desirable - First Aid Qualification
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £10,000-10,000
St Paul's School, London, Greater London
Start date: 4 May 2026
Closing date for applications: 14 Apr 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 12 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • Provide support to the Head of Department and Teaching Staff in Physics, co-ordinating and prioritising requisitions for lesson preparation.
  • Assembly, preparation and dismantling of equipment for class practicals, assessments, demonstrations and examinations.
  • See full job description for further details
Person Specification:
  • Will have studied science to A-level standard or beyond, with a particular interest in Physics
  • Previous experience as a Science technician is advantageous not necessarily required.
  • Hours worked in a week are currently flexible, see job description for details.
  • Salary listed here is a guideline - St Paul's school prides itself on offering a competitive salary to the right candidate, please see the website for further details.
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £20,473-22,041
The Grammar School At Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start date: 1 Sep 2026
Closing date for applications: 22 Apr 2026

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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