Job description
Science Technician – Secondary School
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Pay: £100 – £150 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: November
A thriving secondary school in Brentwood is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Science Technician to join their supportive Science department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for science and a practical, hands-on approach to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning.
The Role:
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Prepare, set up, and maintain equipment and resources for practical science lessons.
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Support teachers and students during experiments to ensure safe and effective learning.
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Maintain stock levels, order resources, and ensure laboratories are kept organised.
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Follow strict health and safety procedures, including handling chemicals and equipment safely.
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Assist with demonstrations, projects, and extracurricular science activities where required.
What We’re Looking For:
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Previous experience as a Science Technician (or in a lab-based role) is desirable.
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Strong knowledge of science equipment and health & safety in a school or lab environment.
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Organised, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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A genuine interest in supporting young people and fostering a love of science.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses.
- Here at GSL we support your professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.
We look forward to hearing from you!