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 £24,000-30,000
Forest School, London, Greater London
Start date: 1 Dec 2026
Closing date for applications: 9 Nov 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 (Part Time - Term Time Only) £19,817-19,817
Havant & South Downs College, Waterlooville, Hampshire
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 15 Nov 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Work collaboratively with staff to provide specialist technical support responding to the practical needs of qualifications.
  • To be responsible for the daily operation of the learning environment, science equipment and teaching resources, and the supervision of designated learning areas.
  • To ensure that Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
  • To organise daily activities within the learning environment, including the preparation of teaching resources and housekeeping.
  • Order and stock take materials, chemicals and equipment ensuring correct usage and safe storage.
  • Clean and maintain working spaces, develop working environment, provide technical support and assistance for projects.
Person Specification:
  • Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area or relevant industry experience
  • Technical qualification in the relevant subject area
  • Relevant industrial/subject experience
  • Experience of following/applying Health & Safety Procedures
  • Working knowledge of the relevant curriculum area
  • Experience of ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels
  • Understanding and awareness of Health & Safety legislation
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
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Physics & Engineering Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £14,611-15,099
Worcester Sixth Form College, Worcester, Worcestershire
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 16 Nov 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 25 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • See website below for details
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Science Technician (Temporary - Part Time - Term Time Only) £14,821-19,274
Reading Blue Coat School, Reading, Wokingham
Start date: 30 Nov 2026
Closing date for applications: 16 Nov 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 25 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • We are looking for an interim Science Technician.
  • In this role, you will provide technician support across Biology, Chemistry and Physics as needed.
  • This will include the preparation and setting out of apparatus and specimens for day-to-day teaching and for examination practicals.
  • This is an interim part time, term-time role working 25-30 hours per week with flexible start and finish times between 08:30 and 16:30 Monday to Friday.
  • Please visit the RBCS website for full vacancy information.
Person Specification:
  • The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and adaptable
  • Have a good knowledge of basic science
  • and the health and safety issues pertaining to working in a laboratory environment
  • and, ideally, previous experience of working within a scientific environment.

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Senior Science Technician (Term Time Only) £31,562-32,944
Jo Richardson Community School, Dagenham, Greater London
Start date: 30 Nov 2026
Closing date for applications: 16 Nov 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • See website below for details
Person Specification:
  • Start as soon as possible.
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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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