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) £22,277-24,610
Stone Lodge, Dartford
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 31 Jan 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 37 hours/wk

Main Duties:
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Person Specification:
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Science Technician - Biology (Part Time) £12,800-12,800
Berkhamsted Senior School, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 9 Feb 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 18.75 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • Preparing science experiments as requested
  • Setting up and trialling apparatus as requested
  • Routine maintenance of equipment including basic first line fault finding and repairs
  • Able to carry out risk assessments for technician activities
  • Ordering equipment
  • Liaising with the purchasing department to follow best practice
  • Ensuring the labs are kept tidy and stocked with textbooks, stationary and reporting any maintenance issues to estates
  • Ordering, issuing, recording textbooks an collecting student textbooks returns
  • Maintaining an up to date inventory of stock
  • Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Director of Science and the Subject Lead Biology
Person Specification:
  • A genuine interest in Biology and a willingness to further develop expertise in this field
  • Previous experience working as a Science or Biology Technician is desirable
  • A strong understanding of laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, preparation of materials for lessons & experim
  • Strong practical and problem solving skills, with the ability to set up, test and troubleshoot apparatus accurately and efficiently
  • Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to liaise effectively with teaching staff, students and external suppliers
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £27,198-28,542 (pro rata)
Hillview School for Girls, Tonbridge, Kent
Start date: 1 Mar 2026
Closing date for applications: 9 Feb 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Collection of equipment and chemicals from storage and their organisation.
  • Preparing experiment, assembling apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and class use as requested.
  • Returning the apparatus and equipment at the end of use.
  • Checking and maintaining materials and equipment, before and after use, for quality and damage
  • Care of plants and animals kept by the department
Person Specification:
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Senior Science Technician (Term Time Only) £32,957-35,412 (pro rata)
Weald School, Billingshurst, West Sussex
Start date: 19 Apr 2026
Closing date for applications: 9 Feb 2026

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) £26,403-26,824 (pro rata)
Weald School, Billingshurst, West Sussex
Start date: 20 Apr 2026
Closing date for applications: 9 Feb 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 27.5 hours/wk

Main Duties:
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Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £16,000-18,000
Hall Grove School, Bagshot, Surrey
Start date: 1 Jun 2026
Closing date for applications: 20 Feb 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Assisting teachers by preparing the materials, solutions and apparatus requested for practical work
  • Safely clearing, cleaning and disposing of materials following practical work.
  • The heath and safety aspects of the science department, including storage, risk assessment and compliance with CLEAPSS and COSHH guidelines.
  • Maintaining equipment and being responsible for ordering stock.
  • Assisting when required in practical work with the pupils as requested by the science team.
  • Assisting in making the science labs a safe and welcoming area for pupils by contributing to display work.
  • Attending department meetings.
  • Job description and application form available one request (recruitment@hallgrove.co.uk)
  • Part-time role, paid on an hourly basis (£25/hour). The work will take place across 5 days of the school week, likely to be a minimum of 4 hours per day across 5 days up to maximum of 6 hours per day
  • Option to have an informal discussion about the role with the Deputy Head Academic (l.mcleod@hallgrove.co.uk)
Person Specification:
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Senior Science Technician (Term Time Only) £28,273-31,336
Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Start date: 13 Apr 2026
Closing date for applications: 22 Feb 2026

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

Main Duties:
  • Line managing and developing the Science Technician team
  • Working closely with teaching staff to align technical support with curriculum priorities
  • Leading health and safety practice across the department including COSHH and CLEAPSS compliance
  • Attending relevant staff meetings and acting as the professional voice of the technician team
  • Leading on Chemistry practical provision and continuity
Person Specification:
  • experienced school chemistry technician
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £7,216-7,216
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, Brixham, Torbay
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 31 Mar 2026

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 12 hours/wk

Main Duties:
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Person Specification:
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