Science Technician

Overview

We require as soon as possible a Science Technician to join our strong Science department in school. The role will include working as part of the team to ensure a safe working environment by providing and maintaining resources and offering assistance and support to the teaching staff, with the aim of optimising the learning of science by the students of the school. Key duties include assisting with the preparation of basic practicals, cleaning and maintaining equipment, monitoring and replenishing supplies and maintaining and organising the science library. Please see the job description for full details of this important role in school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.

Further information can be found in this information pack or from the school’s website. If you have any additional queries, or you would like to arrange a visit or request an application form, please contact Recruitment on 01245 473611 or by email Recruitment@sandon.essex.sch.uk.

Closing date: Friday 12 September 2025 (Midday).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and encourage candidates to complete and return applications as soon as possible

Job Details

SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST (PART-TIME)

Line Manager: Senior Science Technician

JOB ROLE:

Working as part of the Science Department Team, to provide the resources, safe working environment, assistance and support to the teaching staff, with the aim of optimising the learning of science by the students at the school

DUTIES:

Supporting the Headteacher in promoting and maintaining the work and good order of the school.

Responsible for:

Assist with preparation of basic practicals
Unloading/loading dishwasher
Handwashing specialist equipment
Distribute clean glassware and maintain supplies of general equipment in labs. Notify technicians of low stocks
Monitor stock of revision guides, process sales and update electronic stock list
Routine cleaning/sanitizing of specs and goggles
Routine laundering of lab coats
Distribute paper towels and monitor soap supplies to labs and main prep room and liaise with site team when required
Monitor and replenish paper folder in labs
Monitor and replenish scissors, pencils and glue in labs
Empty broken glass bins in labs and main prep room
Monitor and replenish spill kits in labs
Monitor fire safety sand
Water and maintain laboratory plants
Maintain and organise science library
Maintain prep room stationery and printing supplies, liaising with Resources and Site Team when required
Source and purchase weekly supply of perishable goods for practicals
Photocopying when required

Other duties to include:

Replenish student chemical supplies as required
Reassembling practical kits after use in lessons
Deliver and collect textbooks to labs
Clearing equipment of returned practicals as directed

Undertake other duties from time to time as may reasonably be required, having regard to the purpose and grade of the post.

In all the above to have regard to the curriculum area and whole school policies.

OTHER:

To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development, and training opportunities in discussion with line manager
To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace
To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunity Policy
The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This job description is not an exhaustive list, and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.

In all the above to have regard to whole school policies.

Salary & Benefits

Scale 3 Spinal Points 5-6. Actual salary £14,007 to £14,229 per annum (pay award pending)

25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time plus 1 staff training day)

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date for applications: midday on Friday 12th September 2025 (Midday).

Further information can be found in this information pack. If you have any additional queries, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Recruitment by emailing recruitment@sandon.essex.sch.uk.