STEM Lab Technician

Smart Teachers are delighted to be recruiting for a STEM Lab Technician to join a forward-thinking secondary STEM environment in East London

About the role

Working 2–3 days per week (14–21 hours), term time only, you will play a key role in supporting the development of an exciting student engineering project, including the construction of Greenpower racing cars. You will be responsible for maintaining specialist equipment, supporting practical activities and ensuring a safe, well-organised STEM workshop environment.

About the school

This welcoming and ambitious secondary setting is committed to delivering an outstanding STEM education, providing students with access to industry-standard facilities and innovative learning opportunities. The school has invested heavily in its specialist STEM provision, creating an environment where students can develop practical engineering, design and manufacturing skills alongside the curriculum.

Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture, with a strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers, designers and innovators through hands-on learning and exciting enrichment opportunities.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of STEM Lab Technician you will:

• A relevant Level 2 technical qualification or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing or a related STEM field
• Experience working within a technical, engineering or workshop environment
• Practical knowledge of machinery such as CNC equipment, welding equipment and power tools
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures and risk assessments
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people in STEM education

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

• Suitable STEM 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].