Job description
Job Title: Science Technician
Area: Slough
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only (39 weeks)
Salary: Pro-rata salary based on weeks worked
Working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Brief description:
Support science teaching by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.
About the school:
A forward-thinking and inclusive school offering a supportive environment for staff and students.
About the role:
We are seeking a skilled and organised Science Technician to support the science department. The role involves preparing and maintaining lab equipment, assisting in lessons, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.
We’re looking for a dedicated candidate to:
1. Prepare materials and equipment for practical experiments
2. Maintain laboratories and prep rooms
3. Support science staff in lessons when needed
4. Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed
Requirements –
The ideal candidate would have:
5. Experience working in a school lab or similar setting
6. Strong organisational and communication skills
7. A science-related qualification
8. Awareness of health and safety in a lab environment
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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