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 (Term Time Only) £28,708-28,708 (pro rata)
ACS Cobham International School, Cobham, Surrey
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 26 Sep 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Provide technical and practical support to the High School Science dept
  • Ensure effective preparation, maintenance and management of lab resources, equipment and facilities
  • Support delivery of practical Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons
  • Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety
Person Specification:
  • Recent laboratory experience
  • Knowledge of lab health and safety procedures
  • Science degree or relevant tech qualifications is highly desirable
  • Experince in a educational, scientific or technical environment is desirable
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Competent user of IT
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Science Technician £24,288-26,300
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form, Rossendale, Lancashire
Start date: 2 Nov 2026
Closing date for applications: 28 Sep 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • See website below for details
Person Specification:
  • ⮚ Experience in a Science Technician role, preferably in an educational setting
  • ⮚ Experience in supporting science teaching and learning
  • ⮚ Experience of electrical safety, management of mains-voltage equipment
  • ⮚ Experience of using hand tools, drills, sanders, soldering and carrying out electrical repairs
  • ⮚ Experience of equipment calibration and trouble shooting
  • ⮚ Experience in radioactive source management, leak testing, record keeping
  • ⮚ Good standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent in Science, English and Maths)
  • ⮚ Further relevant qualifications or training in science/laboratory work)
  • ⮚ Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, etc
  • ⮚ Good knowledge of safe laboratory practice
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £21,970-22,314
Rugby High School, Rugby, Warwickshire
Start date: 5 Oct 2026
Closing date for applications: 28 Sep 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • provide and prepare resources for practical lessons that meet both the health and safety standards and the requirements of the classes involved
  • provide general assistance in the safe storage, transit and accessibility of resources
  • support the Senior technician team in providing and maintaining a healthy, safe and productive work environment through the routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment, laboratories and prep rooms
  • Contribute to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Senior Science Technician OR Science Technician (Term Time Only) £26,427-29,071 (pro rata)
Kirkbie Kendal School, Kendal, Cumbria
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 6 Oct 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • We have one role available but are flexible on the level of experience. Please see both candidate recruitment packs on our website for either role
Person Specification:
  • We have one role available but are flexible on the level of experience. Please see both candidate recruitment packs on our website for either role
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £0-6,047
Scarborough Sixth Form College, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 30 Nov 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Ensure the Physics and Engineering laboratories and storage areas are kept in a clean, safe and ready state
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety, including risk assessments, COSHH
  • Develop and construct simple mechanical, electrical or electronic apparatus for use in practical lessons
  • Support Mechanical Engineering practical lessons, including materials, manufacturing, CNC machining, CAD/CAM, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical assembly
  • Prepare and maintain equipment for material testing, hardness testing, beam deflection, spring testing, and engineering measurement/metrology
  • Assemble, test, calibrate, and maintain engineering apparatus to ensure reliable and repeatable practical experiments
  • Maintain and calibrate electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, multi-meters, and sensors
Person Specification:
  • First Aid at Work Certificate or willingness to pursue once in post
  • Portable Appliance Tester qualified or willingness to train once in post
  • Desirable: Qualified in a science or engineering subject to level 3 (A-level equivalent) or above
  • Desirable: Technician and/or Health & Safety qualification or training
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