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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) £21,257-23,315
Palmers Green High School, London, Greater London
Start date: 4 Nov 2024
Closing date for applications: 16 Sep 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • Support work of teachers in classes and labs
  • Run trials of experiments prior to requirement in classes
  • monitor and maintain safe preparation/storage of chemicals/pathogenic organisms and safe disposal of chemicals/biohazards
  • maintain equipment in good order/arranging servicing
  • maintain stock control/inventory of all equipment, chemicals and resources
Person Specification:
  • Prior School Science Dept Technician experience
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Physics Technician (Term Time Only) £30,983-32,868 (pro rata)
Whitgift School, South Croydon, Greater London
Start date: 1 Oct 2024
Closing date for applications: 16 Sep 2024

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 and plan for efficient collection and tidy up of materials at the end of lessons.
  • To ensure that the practical requirements of practical examinations/assessments are met, including preparing, setting up and testing materials, apparatus and equipment
  • To assist with the practical requests and provision of materials and apparatus to enable the Physics Department to run efficiently.
  • To ensure that satisfactory standards of safety and security are maintained in relation to the technical service in the accordance with School policy, to include providing COSHH information, assessmen
  • To assist in the general tidiness and cleanliness of the Preparation Rooms and Laboratories.
  • To complete other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Technicians, Head of Department and Head of Science.
  • To dispose or arrange for the disposal of hazardous and dangerous substances in accordance to Health and Safety Regulations.
  • To provide technical advice and assistance to students and teaching staff at all reasonable times.
  • To ensure, in conjunction with other specialist Science technicians, that appropriate stock levels of apparatus and materials are maintained.
  • To be up to date with safe wor
Person Specification:
  • Has a relevant qualification/experience in the field of Physics or Engineering
  • Has relevant previous experience of working in similar environment
  • Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people
  • Demonstrates effective planning
  • Capable of making good use of IT to support role
  • Manages time effectively
  • Shows passion for their subject
  • Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with both colleagues and students
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Laboratory Assistant to the Science Department (Term Time Only) £24,997-26,321 (pro rata)
Whitgift School, South Croydon, Greater London
Start date: 1 Oct 2024
Closing date for applications: 16 Sep 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • Be responsible for the collection and cleaning of glassware and equipment in the Chemistry/Biology Preparation Room
  • Be responsible for the cleanliness of all the Science laboratories including the sinks, fume cupboards and workbenches but excluding floors and windows.
  • Ensure that chemical waste is disposed of according to COSHH regulations.
  • Keep the stationery storage area tidy and replenished.
  • Report to the Head of Science, via the Team Leader Technician, any health and safety issues relevant to the Laboratories and prep-rooms.
Person Specification:
  • Experience of working in a busy environment.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and manage deadlines.
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Lead Science Technician (Term Time Only) £23,404-25,506
The Grammar School at Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 16 Sep 2024

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 (Part Time - Term Time Only) £8,388-8,804 (pro rata)
Ashlyns, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Start date: 1 Oct 2024
Closing date for applications: 17 Sep 2024

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

Main Duties:
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Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £20,682-20,682 (pro rata)
Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 18 Sep 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • Prepare resources and assemble apparatus.
  • Set up multi-media resources (including data logging, projection, mobile devices, cameras, videos, SMART boards, tablets, etc.).
  • Source and maintain adequate stocks of consumables.
  • Give technical advice to teachers, other support staff and pupils.
  • Assist in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations where applicable.
  • Participate in the maintenance of satisfactory standards of security in accordance with the College and Science departmental policies.
Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £22,327-24,498
Howard of Effingham School, Leatherhead, Surrey
Start date: 1 Oct 2024
Closing date for applications: 23 Sep 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • The Science Technician Level 2 will either lead or work as part of a team of technicians servicing laboratories, preparing materials and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested
  • They will provide technical support including Health & Safety guidance to pupils and experienced and trainee teachers including whilst assisting in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations.
  • They may also participate in a Duty Rota to supervise students as required and trial new required GCSE practicals. They will dispose of waste materials safely, carry out safety checks on equipment e.g
  • They will liaise with staff over the use of equipment and stock, monitor stock levels and purchase sundries where required.
  • They may carry out administrative tasks such as keeping records, collating reports, updating lists, despatching coursework and creating displays of information and students' work as required.
  • They will also carry out relevant tasks that may be requested by the Senior Technician or Head of Department from time to time. They will attend courses and maintain an up to date knowledge of technic
Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £10,679-10,857
The King Edward VI School Morpeth, Morpeth, Northumberland
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 30 Sep 2024

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 20 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • Ensure routine management of equipment, resources and materials within the science department maintaining a safe and orderly working environment.
  • Prepare and distribute required equipment and materials for teaching and demonstration purposes, including making up solutions within agreed time scales in order to support department learning.
  • Ensure cleanliness of the Science Laboratories and prep rooms after use ensuring own safety and that of colleagues and students
  • Check and test equipment/resources for safety and organise replacements or repairs where necessary.
  • Ensure that chemicals are disposed of safely in line with Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines.
  • Liaise with and provide support for the Science teachers in relation to the preparation and delivery of new courses etc.
  • Assist in the training of new technicians, sharing expertise and good experience.
Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £23,115-24,140
King's school Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 30 Sep 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • To prepare equipment and resources as requested by Teaching staff
  • To prepare chemical solutions of specified concentrations
  • To replenish apparatus/chemicals/resources
  • To use autoclave in the preparation/sterilisation procedures for microbiological practicals
  • Monitoring and labelling hazardous chemicals, maintaining security of restricted areas and materials
  • To have regard to health and safety matters in accordance with school policy and statutory requirements
Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £24,179-24,179
Epsom College, Epsom, Surrey
Start date: 4 Nov 2024
Closing date for applications: 4 Oct 2024

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

Main Duties:
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Person Specification:
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