Science Technician

Summary

Danes Hill School are looking for a Science Technician to support the safe delivery of experiments and practical activities within science lessons in order to optimise teaching and learning.

Detail

Job title:

Science Technician

Job purpose: To support the safe delivery of experiments and practical activities within science lessons in order to optimise teaching and learning.

Reporting to: Head of Science

FTE: 0.56 (term time only)

Hours: 30 hours to be worked over five days

Required: September 2026

Salary: £18,619 (FTE £33150) rising to £19,192 (FTE £34170) after the first year of employment and satisfactory completion of probation

Benefits: Generous pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 7.2%, rising to up to 11%. Free lunch on site during term time. Annual flu jabs, online EAP service and counselling. Training and development support. Parking on site.

Closing Date: Monday 25th May 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the recruitment may close ahead of this date, if the right candidate has been found.

Job specification

Teaching and Learning:

Prepare, set out and clear away equipment and materials for lessons (including checking and/or calibrating of equipment) in accordance with required timescales.

Trial any experiments prior to lessons where necessary.

Assist in the mounting of displays and visual aids.

Support teachers during lessons, particularly if any equipment mal functions.

Assist pupils in safely using equipment and undertaking experiments, giving demonstrations as required.

Maintain protocols for standard experiments, records and readings for experiments as required as provided by CLEAPSS (see Training and Development section).

Provide support to relevant extra-curricular activities and whole school events.

Health and Safety:

Check that risk assessments are kept up to date and employed for all relevant experiments, reminding relevant members of staff if they are not and working with the school Health & Safety officer to meet regulatory requirements.

Ensure that correct and safe procedures are used during the preparation and setting up of experiments and laboratory equipment using CLEAPSS and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure that all relevant hazard information accompanies an experiment and consult with the teacher (or intervene with the pupil directly) if there are indications of unsafe procedures being used within the classroom.

Ensure the correct disposal of chemical and biological waste according to COSHH regulations.

If qualified, provide emergency first aid to staff and students.

Be aware of all relevant emergency procedures and take prompt action to deal appropriately with laboratory emergencies such as spillages.

Ensure the correct and safe storage of chemicals according to CLEAPSS handbook, section 7.

Documents

• Staff and Job Applicant Privacy Notice PDF Document
• Staff Recruitment Policy PDF Document
• Staff equal Opportunites Policy PDF Document
• Science Technician - April 2026 PDF Document