Job description
Science Technician - Chichester, West Sussex
Are you a Science enthusiast with a passion for practical learning and lab work?
Do you want to play a vital role in supporting science education in a dynamic secondary school environment?
A forward-thinking secondary school in Chichester is looking for a reliable and organised Full-Time Science Technician to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the science department in delivering engaging and safe practical lessons. A fixed-term contract will be available following a successful probation period.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, organise, and maintain equipment and materials for science lessons across biology, chemistry, and physics.
- Support teachers and students during practical sessions, ensuring all experiments are conducted safely.
- Maintain stock levels and ensure proper storage, disposal, and handling of chemicals and laboratory equipment.
- Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed and keep accurate records for COSHH and risk assessments.
- Assist with the setup of practical assessments and experiments for internal and external examinations.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory environment.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Science Technician or within a laboratory environment – desirable.
- Strong understanding of laboratory safety and familiarity with handling scientific equipment and chemicals.
- Organised, proactive, and capable of working both independently and within a team.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- A science-related qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory environment.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits:
- Join a supportive and student-focused school community.
- Opportunity to secure a fixed-term contract following successful probation.
- Access to professional development and training.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Science Technician’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Chichester.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Science Technician’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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