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Role: Science Technician
Responsible to: The Head of Science
Liaises With: Head of Science, Senior Science Technician and Science Teachers
Grade: Scale 2 Point 4 to 5 (FTE £26,016 to £26,427)
Hours: 30 hrs per week - Term Time Only
Contract: Permanent
Start date: Immediate Start Available
Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026
Interviews: TBC
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic Science Technician to join our friendly science team. This role would be ideal for a skilled technician with previous experience working within a school or scientific environment and a strong knowledge of practical science.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the Science Department, working closely with teaching staff to ensure practical lessons are well prepared, safe and engaging. Experience is preferred but training could be given to the right applicant.
About the Role
You will deliver an efficient and effective technician support service which adds value, facilitates the achievement of educational objectives and contributes to the provision of a safe and stimulating educational environment. This will include:
- Assembling apparatus and preparing solutions, chemicals, and biological specimens for student experiments.
- Clearing away equipment safely after lessons, washing up glassware and returning items to storage.
- Conducting routine maintenance, safety inspections, and electrical testing of laboratory equipment.
- Monitoring chemical stocks, waste disposal, and safety data sheets according to COSHH rules.
- Supporting our teachers in maintaining a safe, clean, and stimulating learning workspace.
About You
We are looking for a candidate, who has:
- A minimum of 5 GCSE Grade c or above, including a Science subject
- Background in science (biology, chemistry, or physics) through education or employment.
- Familiarity with school laboratory safety standards and CLEAPSS guidelines.
- Hands-on, practical aptitude with good organisational skills.
- Friendly, collaborative attitude with a reliable work ethic.
About the School
At Helena Romanes School we value the personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for someone who can model these values. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Helena Romanes School joined the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust in September 2020. Consequently, there are a wide range of opportunities in terms of CPD, school-to-school collaboration and career development for members of our team. Helena Romanes is a popular and successful 4-18 comprehensive all-through school, situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside. It has good communications to London and the South East, and it is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.
How to Apply
Full details of the vacancy (and further information about the school) can be found on the school website.
To arrange a visit to the school, or for any additional information, please contact Anita Hollis on 01371 872560, or by email at ahollis@hrs.education.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 7th October.
The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.