Job Description

🔬 Science Technician - Secondary School - Tower Hamlets - September Start 🔬

Are you a skilled and organised individual with a passion for science and education?
Do you want to support the delivery of exciting, hands-on science lessons?

A dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Science Technician to join their science department from September 2025.

📍 Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Role: Science Technician
📚 School Type: Secondary (ages 11-16)
🕒 Contract: Full-time, term-time only
💰 Salary: £95-£110 per day (depending on experience)


🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and set up equipment and materials for practical science lessons (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

  • Ensure all apparatus and chemicals are stored, maintained, and handled safely

  • Support teaching staff during experiments and demonstrations

  • Maintain accurate stock records and order resources when needed

  • Ensure the science labs are clean, safe, and well-organised

  • Adhere to health & safety and COSHH regulations at all times


🔹 Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working in a science lab (school or industry) is preferred

  • Sound knowledge of health & safety procedures, including COSHH

  • Excellent organisation and time management skills

  • A science-related qualification (A-level or higher)

  • A proactive, reliable, and team-focused approach

  • Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential


🔹 What the School Offers:

  • A supportive and friendly science department

  • Opportunities for training and development

  • A well-equipped lab and a collaborative working environment

  • A chance to contribute to students' learning in a hands-on role


📩 Apply now to secure your role as a Science Technician this September in one of Tower Hamlets' forward-thinking secondary schools.