Science Technician | Secondary School in Leeds

Laboratory & Science Technician

Location: Leeds

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time Term-Time Only 1 Week (37 hours per week)

An Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school and Sixth Form in Leeds is seeking a meticulous practical and enthusiastic Science Technician to join their dedicated STEM Technical Support team. This is a vital role for a laboratory specialist whether an experienced school science technician an industry lab assistant or a science graduate to play an active behind-the-scenes role in delivering safe inspiring and high-impact practical science education across West Yorkshire.

About the Role

As a Science Technician you will serve as an essential operational pillar within the Science faculty enabling practical experimentation across Biology Chemistry and Physics. Working alongside the Senior Technician and specialist teaching staff you will prepare chemical solutions calibrate experimental apparatus manage lab stock and ensure that practical investigations across Key Stages 3 4 (GCSE) and 5 (A-Level) run safely smoothly and seamlessly.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A flagship Yorkshire secondary school celebrated for high academic progress scores outstanding A-Level STEM outcomes and modern laboratory facilities

• Culture: A supportive safety-conscious and collaborative environment where technical skill attention to detail and a passion for practical science are highly valued

Key Responsibilities

• Practical & Lab Preparation: Prepare assemble and test apparatus chemical reagents biological specimens and physics equipment for daily practical lessons practical endorsements and formal assessments.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to CLEAPSS guidelines COSHH regulations and school health and safety policies conducting routine risk assessments and managing safe chemical waste disposal.

• Inventory & Prep Room Management: Maintain clean safe and well-organized preparation rooms and laboratories; monitor stock levels of consumables and chemicals; and assist with ordering equipment.

• Maintenance & Calibration: Regularly inspect clean calibrate and service laboratory instruments reporting machinery faults and arranging specialist repairs when required.

• In-Class Technical Support: Assist teaching staff during complex practical demonstrations and offer technical support to Sixth Form students undertaking independent research projects or A-Level practical tasks.

Requirements

• A strong educational background in Science (A-Level Higher National Diploma or University Degree in Chemistry Biology Physics or a related discipline).

• Proven practical experience in a laboratory environment (prior technical experience within a secondary school college or university lab setting is highly advantageous).

• Sound knowledge of laboratory safety protocols CLEAPSS procedures COSHH guidelines and risk assessment management.

• Excellent organizational skills practical dexterity and high attention to detail when preparing chemical solutions or setting up delicate equipment.

• Strong team-working abilities initiative under pressure and a helpful proactive approach to supporting young people in a practical learning space.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: West Yorkshire Support Staff Scale (commensurate with technical experience pro-rata for term-time plus 1 week).

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) generous holiday pro-rata allowance funded CLEAPSS training and professional CPD courses and access to staff health and wellbeing schemes.

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented science-minded professional eager to deliver outstanding laboratory support at a top-performing secondary school in Leeds we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.