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.

Fixed Term Chemistry Technician (Temporary - Term Time Only) £28,000-29,000 (pro rata)
Bancroft's School, Woodford Green, Greater London
Start date: 4 Nov 2024
Closing date for applications: 14 Oct 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • Please see the Job Description on our website.
  • This role will be full time or part time
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £23,338-23,921 (pro rata)
The Towers School and 6th Form, Ashford, Kent
Start date: 24 Nov 2024
Closing date for applications: 14 Oct 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • To abide by the guidance given by CLEAPSS in relation to: Practical Science/Health and Safety/Risk Assessment/Sources and Use of Chemicals
  • Looking for an enthusiastic and proffesional science technician to join our science department (Biology specialism ideally)
  • Prepare solutions and materials for use in science lessons
  • Trial and prepare experiments for KS3 to A level standard
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £26,445-26,445 (pro rata)
Ark Bolingbroke Academy, London, Greater London
Start date: 1 Nov 2024
Closing date for applications: 15 Oct 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • As a Science Technician, you will support teachers in delivering high quality practical work, inspiring students and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of science.
  • You will also maintain excellent standards of Health and Safety in all areas of the department.
Person Specification:
  • Have experience, knowledge or a keen interest of key practical demonstrations that demonstrate key scientific concepts and engage students
  • Have up-to-date knowledge of COSHH procedures and CLEAPPS requirements
  • Have knowledge of Health & Safety risk assessment
  • Have strong IT, administrative and organisational skills
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Head Science Technician (Term Time Only) £25,146-26,947
Theale Green School, Reading, West Berkshire
Start date: 11 Nov 2024
Closing date for applications: 15 Oct 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • To support teachers in delivering high quality practical work, inspiring students and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of science. Ensuring all health and safety and safeguarding respon
Person Specification:
  • • Previous technical/commercial laboratory experience
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £25,409-27,005
Christ's School, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 16 Oct 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • To organise, deliver and develop technical services to the Science Department/Faculty of the School in order to support the teaching of a range of Science subjects by that Department.
Person Specification:
  • BTEC/TEC Higher Certificate or Advanced City and Guilds or HNC/HND or Bsc or equivalent
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Science Technician (Physics & Engineering) 25 hrs, term-time (Part Time - Term Time Only) £13,905-14,644
Woking College, Woking, Surrey
Start date: 4 Nov 2024
Closing date for applications: 21 Oct 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • Ensure that apparatus is set out, cleared away and kept in good order for class practicals and demonstrations, predominantly in Physics and/or Engineering.
  • Designing and building apparatus to be used in practicals and demonstrations. Experience of soldering and working with circuit boards.
  • Ensure that equipment and materials are maintained to the required standards. Ensure that basic safety checks on equipment are carried out on a regular basis.
  • Keep up to date with health & safety developments in practical science in co-ordination with Head of Science and the Estates & Facilities Manager.
  • Work with the senior science technician to ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards in line with relevant
  • Ensure the resources are organised, developed and trialed to meet the performance standards required by the department. Carry out risk assessments for technician activities.
  • Use computerised ordering system to ensure that resources are efficiently transferred to their point of use. Review and maintain stock, entering orders as appropriate.
  • Work with teachers and programme leaders to prioritise equipment replacement/orders of new equipment.
  • Provide professional guidance, assistance and support
Person Specification:
  • An interest and commitment to work with young people in a college environment.
  • Experience in Physics and Electronics (essential), in a school or college environment (desirable).
  • Experience of organising technical support for teaching staff (desirable)
  • Good interpersonal skills and Self-motivation
  • Good planning and organisational skills
  • The ability to prioritise and manage projects independently within a team environment
  • Ability to work under pressure, for example there will be times when equipment is required at short notice.
  • A willingness to work flexibly and assist others when requested.
  • An effective knowledge of health and safety issues and COSHH regulations
  • IT skills (good knowledge of Microsoft Office).
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Science Technician £23,500-29,777
Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Start date: 9 Dec 2024
Closing date for applications: 28 Oct 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • To liaise with teaching staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans.
  • To set up equipment and rooms for lessons and practical laboratory work.
  • To maintain and organise the safe and efficient storage of equipment and materials.
  • To run trials of experiments prior to lessons.
  • To ensure that solutions and equipment are accurately made up in accordance with relevant instruction.
  • To ensure that the classroom is clean and tidy (i.e. clearing up) after practical lessons and maintaining stocks in classrooms.
  • To carry out general housekeeping tasks such as thorough cleaning of laboratories each holiday and testing portable electrical equipment.
  • To ensure that the department is free from potentially hazardous, and to ensure that all health & Safety procedures are understood and followed correctly at all times.
  • To provide general assistant to teaching staff as required.
  • To prepare, update and organise information for teaching staff and pupils on the safe and efficient use of equipment.
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Physics Technician (Term Time Only) £25,000-25,000 (pro rata)
Blundell's School, Tiverton, Devon
Start date: 6 Jan 2025
Closing date for applications: 3 Nov 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • Prepare equipment and materials for laboratory use
  • • Actively contribute to the assessment, monitoring and review of both health and safety procedures and information resources
  • • Provide technical advice on health and safety matters to teachers
  • • Manage the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances and actual or potential hazards
  • • The healthy and safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials
  • • Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects
  • • Ensure that both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment are carried out to the required standard
  • • Support the Head of Department in ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment, helping to compile orders and liaising, or negotiating with suppliers and finance departments; this w
  • Term time only plus 3 weeks during school holidays
  • Part time or full time considered
Person Specification:
  • • A level or equivalent qualification in Physics
  • • Ability to work and contribute as part of a team
  • • Conscientious and reliable
  • Practical and organisational skills
  • Good numeracy and literacy
  • Adaptable and willing to undertake further training as necessary
  • Time management skills.
  • Experience and understanding of working in an educational setting with students to support their learning.
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £11,344-12,128
West lakes academy, Egremont, Cumbria
Start date: 6 Jan 2025
Closing date for applications: 4 Nov 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • We seek a conscientious, adaptable technician to support the Science curriculum. Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, to provide assistance and information as required in the preparation o
Person Specification:
  • • L3 Applied science or an A-level in one of the sciences, or experience in a relevant discipline • GCSE Grade 4 or C in English and Maths. L2 Equivalences are welcome. • Good numeracy and literacy
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £20,986-22,437
West lakes academy, Egremont, Cumbria
Start date: 6 Jan 2025
Closing date for applications: 4 Nov 2024

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

Main Duties:
  • We seek a conscientious, adaptable technician to support the Science curriculum. Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, to provide assistance and information as required in the preparation o
Person Specification:
  • • L3 Applied science or an A-level in one of the sciences, or experience in a relevant discipline • GCSE Grade 4 or C in English and Maths. L2 Equivalences are welcome. • Good numeracy and literacy
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Senior Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £37,443-39,264 (pro rata)
Gunnersbury Catholic School, London, Greater London
Start date: 6 Jan 2025
Closing date for applications: 5 Nov 2024

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 36 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • See website below for details
Person Specification:
  • Grade C or equivalent GCSE maths and English
  • A level qualification in relevant area
  • Experience in a secondary school science department or equivalent
  • Experience in preparation of science practicals and resources
  • Solid understanding of all relevant health and safety guidance and legislation
  • Understanding of safeguarding and its successful implementation to ensure the safety of children
  • First aid qualification/training
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