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Science Technician

  • location Redbridge
  • contract type Full-time
  • contract terms Long-term, Permanent
  • salary £25,214 to £26,318 per year
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  • Apply by 29 June 2025
  • Job start ASAP
  • Job end Ongoing

Smart Teachers is seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join a highly successful and well-resourced secondary school in Ilford, East London.

About the role

The Role:

  • Support the science department in preparing materials, equipment and chemicals for practical lessons across KS3–KS5.

  • Maintain and manage lab stock, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols (CLEAPSS guidelines).

  • Assist during practicals when required and help ensure the smooth running of science classrooms.

  • Contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking team with a strong reputation for academic achievement

About the school

  • A large, inclusive, and over-subscribed 11–18 comprehensive school.

  • Outstanding facilities, including modern science laboratories and access to excellent equipment.

  • A long-established reputation for academic excellence and a strong sixth form.

  • Supportive staff community and a commitment to CPD and progression for support staff.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Science Technician you will:

  • Previous experience working in a science technician role is desirable
  • Strong knowledge of safe lab practice and an interest in supporting teaching and learning
  • Good organisational skills and a proactive, team-focused approach

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

  • Suitable Tech experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].

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