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) £24,804-25,212 (pro rata)
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, Uxbridge, Greater London
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 11 May 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 37.5 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • We're looking to hire another Tech in the West London area! Currently a team of me (Senior) and 2 techs. It's a really lovely school and a nice community feel
  • Advert has FTE equivalent pay, techs are at 0.83 FTE. It's TTO, hours are 8:30am-4:00pm.
  • If you come for an interview you get a tour and then the actual interview.
  • It's a 2 campus school, they're just across the road from each other. Ideal situation is someone over there rather than lots of walking back and forth.
  • Main building has 6 labs, other has 3, about 14 teachers all together, all very supportive and friendly!
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Person Specification:
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Chemistry Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £25,000-28,000 (pro rata)
Dulwich College, London, Greater London
Start date: 2 Jun 2025
Closing date for applications: 12 May 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 22 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • Providing a day to day requisition service for apparatus that teachers may request for the general teaching of lessons, on time and complete, including discussion with teachers to clarify where necess
  • Checking equipment, including consumables,in and out of lessons and advising the Head of Chemistry if any equipment is missing
  • Collecting, cleaning and putting away equipment following practicals, and regularly throughout the year
  • Working with teachers to trial new practicals
  • Ensuring safe working practices are employed by technicians and teaching staff
  • Stocktaking of chemicals and equipment, maintaining accurate records and reporting low levels to the Head of Chemistry
Person Specification:
  • Basic computer skills
  • 3 A-levels including Chemistry
  • Organisational and administrative ability
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with teachers, technicians and non-technical staff as required
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £8,494-8,494
The King's School, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Start date: 29 Aug 2025
Closing date for applications: 13 May 2025

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

Main Duties:
  • Starting September 2025, we are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified Biology Technician. Working closely with the Head of Biology and the Biology Department you will play a pivotal role pro
  • 15 Hours per week to include Friday 8am to 4pm and another day of choice. (term time only)
  • • Preparing all practical experiments and activities to support science lessons
  • • Providing technical assistance and health and safety advice for the safe provision of experiments to five teachers, students and trainee teachers to four laboratories
  • • Organising systems and procedures for ordering, delivery and clearing of practical’s
  • • Safe delivery and secure storage of hazardous materials to laboratories for a safe working environment
Person Specification:
  • • Have some experience of working in a school or relevant scientific environment
  • • Experience in the use, handling, storage and basic maintenance of specialist biology equipment.
  • • Good organisation and communication skills are essential together with a willingness to work as a part of a team.
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Senior Science Technician (Term Time Only) £27,711-31,586 (pro rata)
Beaminster School, Beaminster, Dorset
Start date: 3 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 15 May 2025

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

Main Duties:
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Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Maternity Cover) (Temporary - Term Time Only) £22,784-22,784
Sir William Perkins's School, Chertsey, Surrey
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 18 May 2025

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

Main Duties:
  • Prepare resources for use in lessons including specialist equipment.
  • Supporting Lessons: Assisting teachers during practical lessons, providing technical support and guidance to students
  • Resource Management: Managing inventory of materials, and equipment, ordering supplies as needed to ensure the labs are well-stocked
Person Specification:
  • Qualification in Science
  • Good grades for Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent
  • A keen interest in Biology
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Assistant Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £25,127-26,383 (pro rata)
Dartford Grammar School, Dartford, Kent
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 19 May 2025

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

Main Duties:
  • Responsible for overseeing chemical safety, including routine checks, storage and troubleshooting practicals
  • Be able to provide specialist support in chemistry, whilst assisting with other sciences where necessary.
Person Specification:
  • Degree in chemistry and have relevant laboratory technician experience, particularly within a school or educational setting

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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £24,027-24,404 (pro rata)
Warden Park School, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Start date: 2 Jun 2025
Closing date for applications: 21 May 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 13 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • To be responsible for maintaining the general safety and cleanliness of laboratories, preparation areas and science stores.
  • To keep up to date with current health and safety recommendations.
  • To prepare and deliver lesson materials, including assembling equipment, preparation of solutions and the making of simple apparatus.
  • To clear materials after use including restocking of solutions, cleaning glassware and disposing of any waste according to guidelines.
  • To undertake basic maintenance and simple repairs to equipment.
  • To work efficiently to ensure practical requests are met and any operational guidelines or safety information is given to teachers when necessary.
  • To undertake training to update knowledge and skills as required.
  • Working with teachers and the technician team to develop/trial new practical activities.
Person Specification:
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Junior Science Technician (Term Time Only) £31,360-33,304
Whitgift School, South Croydon, Greater London
Start date: 2 Jun 2025
Closing date for applications: 22 May 2025

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

Main Duties:
  • To provide a daily support service to the Science laboratories and associated areas.
  • To prepare apparatus, materials and solutions and to set up equipment and apparatus for the start of the lesson.
  • To support the development of LabLogger templates to improve the efficiency of the practical requestions system and support the development of risk assessments with this system.
  • To ensure that the practical requirements of practical examinations / assessments are met, including preparing, setting up and testing materials, apparatus and equipment.
  • To assist the Junior Science coordinator in the development of the curriculum.
  • To ensure, in conjunction with the Junior Science Coordinator, that appropriate stock levels of apparatus and materials are maintained.
  • To keep the LabLogger resource bank up to date with current stock items, supporting the efficient sorting and ordering of apparatus and other physical resources.
  • To run and prepare for the Primary School Project (PSP) Science lessons that occur during timetabled lessons, coordinating practical resources used in the teaching of local primary school students.
Person Specification:
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Physics Technician (Term Time Only) £29,562-31,360
Whitgift School, South Croydon, Greater London
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 22 May 2025

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

Main Duties:
  • To prepare apparatus, materials and solutions and to set up equipment and apparatus for the start of the lesson.
  • To support the maintenance of the LabLogger resource bank keeping it up to date with current stock items, supporting the efficient sorting and ordering of apparatus and other physical resources.
  • To issue materials and equipment to staff / students and to keep appropriate records.
  • To organise and store equipment, apparatus and materials in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations
  • To advise teaching staff of the technical requirements raised by the curriculum and to contribute to the development of the school’s practical work.
  • To support the Lead Physics Technician in the disposal of hazardous and dangerous substances in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.
  • To support the Lead Physics Technician in the disposal of hazardous and dangerous substances in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations
  • To support the Lead Technician with completing daily preparatory room check list prior to the departure.
  • To support the Lead Technician with the completion of daily check lists for all Physics Labs (Lab 11 through Lab 16).
Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £33,780-34,779 (pro rata)
Prendergast School, London, Greater London
Start date: 16 Jun 2025
Closing date for applications: 2 Jun 2025

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 19.5 hours/wk

Main Duties:
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Person Specification:
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Apprentice Technician (Term Time Only) £20,302-20,302
Outwood Academy City Fields, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Start date: 1 Sep 2025
Closing date for applications: 29 Jun 2025

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

Main Duties:
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Person Specification:
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