Crosfields School are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join our team and contribute to the delivery of engaging and high-quality practical science experiences for our pupils. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the science curriculum by ensuring smooth operation of practical lessons, while maintaining a safe, well-organised, and fully equipped laboratory environment.
This is a Part Time role (32 hours per week) with the flexibility of one day off in the week. This is a temporary maternity cover role, due to start in March/April 2026.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Priorities:
* To arrange for the provision and clearing of practicals and the health and safety of the technician service
Core Activities
* Keeping track of recorded practical requests on Lab Logger and ensure practicals are tested and delivered to labs prior to each lesson
* Making up requested solutions and setting up apparatus following CLEAPPS Guidelines.
* Delivering equipment to Science Labs and Classrooms across Nursery to Year 11.
* Collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores.
* Taking care of laboratory equipment and apparatus and ensuring they are appropriately stored
* Carrying out and arranging for maintenance and repair of resources
* Constructing and modifying apparatus
* General laboratory cleaning (bench surfaces, boards, and fixed equipment)
* Cleaning laboratory sinks, emptying / supervising the emptying of sink traps
* Organising and storing chemicals and equipment
* Stocktaking chemicals and/or equipment
* Obtaining materials by local purchase
* Disposing of waste materials
* Caring for plants and/or animals
* Trialling practical activities and supporting with practical activity set ups for Science related events such as Experience Days and Open Mornings
* Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities
* Providing technical support to experienced and trainee teachers including health & safety guidance
* Providing technical support to students / pupils including health & safety guidance
* Assisting in practical classes
* Trialling new experiments and procedures with teaching staff
* Carrying out demonstrations
* Keeping up to date with developments in practical science
* Keeping up to date with health & safety requirements
* Carrying out health & safety checks on laboratories, prep rooms and stores
* Adhering to COSHH regulations and school health and safety policies
* Ensuring safe storage and disposal of chemicals and biological specimens
* Carrying out safety checks, which may include electrical equipment, fume cupboards, first-aid kits, pressure vessels and the condition of Bunsen burner tubing, eye protection, glassware, and chemicals that deteriorate
Less Frequent activities
* Placing orders; checking deliveries and invoices
* Keeping financial records
* Training and arranging for the training of colleagues
* Organising the technical support to the science department
* Liaising with senior management and other departments
* Support departmental trips
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person