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) £13,605-13,821
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Start date: 2 Feb 2026
Closing date for applications: 8 Jan 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • In accordance with practices and procedures of the school, ensure that a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for the use of pupils and teaching staff.
  • To provide technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support pupils and assist teaching staff with learning activities
Person Specification:
  • Good numeracy/literacy skills
  • Scientific background, previous experience as a lab technician
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Able to build good working relationships with stakeholders, working well with children and adults
  • Ability to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Can meet deadlines by effective planning and time management
  • Calm and courteous approach
  • Good communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Participate in development and training opportunities
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £16,309-16,542
The City Academy, Hackney, London
Start date: 9 Feb 2026
Closing date for applications: 9 Jan 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Preparing materials, solutions, specimens and assembling apparatus
  • Sterilising and maintaining equipment, taking care of plants and other materials
  • Checking stok levels and re-ordering
  • Ensuing high standards of high standards of health and safety in the storage, maintenance and disposal of materials, chemicals and equipment
  • Assisting teachers with coursework and lesson delivery
Person Specification:
  • Experience of handling scientific equipment and substances
  • Experience of setting up and using admin systems
  • Maths and English GCSE grade 4 or above
  • Knowledge of health and safety
  • Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff and work cooperatively as part of a team
  • Ability to build and maintain appropriate relationships with students
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £20,371-20,695
Bishop Stopford School, Kettering, Northamptonshire
Start date: 23 Feb 2026
Closing date for applications: 9 Jan 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • See school website for full description of role
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details

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Senior Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £31,700-32,537
King's College School, London, Greater London
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 12 Jan 2026

Other benefits: Induction Programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 38.25 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • following safety procedures within the relevant guidance and keeping up to date e.g., through CLEAPSS advice
  • preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus and chemicals
  • servicing the laboratories and other practical areas in the departments, maintaining class sets of equipment kept in each laboratory
  • stock keeping and advising team leader of impending shortfalls.
  • preparing the requirements of individual coursework projects
  • helping and advising staff with their apparatus needs
  • keeping the laboratories, workshop and storage areas clean, tidy and well organised is also a key element of the role
  • liaising with other members of the technician team and reporting to the team leader, to keep services running smoothly and helping the other technicians, as appropriate, with their workload
  • attending appropriate training courses
  • other appropriate tasks as requested by the team leader technician
Person Specification:
  • It is essential that the applicant has a scientific background, but no previous experience of the job is required as full training will be provided.
  • must be a team player, with excellent communication skills.
  • should have strong organisational skills, the ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems and manage time efficiently
  • be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • we would welcome applicants with interest in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £23,595-23,595
Urmston Grammar Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 12 Jan 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • To support KS3 science year7 & 8
  • Prepare, deliver, remove & clear away for Practical lessons
  • General lab house keeping, cleanliness, tidiness
  • Making of solutions
  • Liase with other technicians from different departments
  • Assist with the school stationery shop
  • Maintain stock levels
  • technician responsible for year 7 science club
Person Specification:
  • Min. 2 Years working as a science technician in education
  • Good organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • ability to work independently
  • Good IT skills
  • GCSE 5 A*- C or equivalent including Englishm Maths & Science
  • Hold a recognised qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £25,951-25,951 (pro rata)
The Sixth Form Bolton, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 18 Jan 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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