Science Technician

Job description
Job Title: Science Technician

Line Manager: Head of Faculty, Science

Pay Range: H3 (Scale Point 5 to 6) Salary £25,583 - £25,989 (Pro-rata for part-time staff)

Actual salary £12,165.48 (including fringe)

Work Pattern: Part-time, Permanent

20 hours per week, days and times to be agreed at interview

Start Date: September 2026

Core Purpose

To contribute to the effective functioning of the Science Faculty, supporting both staff and students

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare equipment and chemicals for demonstration, class practical work, assessments and examinations
Support structured and practical activities for groups or on a one-to-one basis, providing technical advice when appropriate
Order and maintain supplies of materials and equipment to enable delivery of lessons and assist others in their use
Safely and securely store allocated equipment and materials to prevent unauthorised access/misuse
Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment as needed and as directed to ensure that it is clean and in good working order
Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, including reporting any serious hazards to the Head of Faculty
Undertake accurate record keeping, as directed.
Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances and respond to actual or potential hazards
Prepare materials for lessons, including departmental photocopying tasks for class work and examinations, as required
Ensure all displays are in good condition and are replaced, as required

Our Vision

At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.

Core Values

The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values:

We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Compliance

The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

Additional Information

All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake.
It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.

Supervision/Job Context

The post holder is managed by the Head of Faculty.

Contacts

The post holder will work with students and staff as appropriate.