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Science Technician | Secondary Academy


Job Location:

Dartford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Science Technician

Location: Dartford Kent

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive school support staff salary dependent on experience

A busy secondary academy in Dartford is seeking a reliable and organised Science Technician to join its Science Department immediately. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day technical support to teachers and ensure laboratories are prepared safe and fully equipped for practical lessons.

The Role
  • Prepare practical lessons: Set up apparatus chemicals specimens and equipment for Biology Chemistry and Physics lessons.

  • Support teaching staff: Work closely with Science teachers to ensure practical activities run smoothly.

  • Maintain laboratories: Keep laboratories preparation rooms and storage areas clean organised and safe.

  • Manage equipment: Check maintain and report faults with scientific equipment.

  • Stock control: Monitor consumables and assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.

  • Health and safety: Follow school procedures and relevant CLEAPSS guidance.

The Candidate
  • Science background: Previous experience in a laboratory school or similar scientific environment is desirable.

  • Practical skills: Comfortable handling laboratory equipment and preparing practical activities.

  • Organised: Able to manage multiple requests and changing lesson requirements.

  • Safety conscious: Understands the importance of safe laboratory procedures.

  • Reliable: Can work independently while supporting a wider department.

  • IT confident: Comfortable maintaining basic records and using school systems.

The Environment
  • Busy Science Department: Support a team of specialist Biology Chemistry and Physics teachers.

  • Dedicated laboratories: Work across several practical classrooms and preparation areas.

  • Well-equipped facilities: Regular practical work across KS3 and GCSE.

  • Supportive team: Work closely with teaching staff and other technicians.

  • Professional development: Training provided where required.

Apply Now

If you are an organised Science Technician available for an ASAP start in Dartford please submit your CV for consideration.


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