Senior Science Technician


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dagenham, RM8 1JU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

- Good levels of literacy and numeracy

- High standard of verbal & written communication skills when dealing with colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors

- Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team

- Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies

- Prior relevant experience

- Experience of, or ability to motivate and supervise a team

- Organised and able to work methodically, with attention to detail, under the supervision of the Director of Science/School Site Subject Leaders.

What the school offers its staff

• Free private healthcare

• Free on-site parking for staff

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free gym membership at Robert Clack Leisure Centre

• Pension scheme membership

Further details about the role

The main duties of the role will involve:

· Line managing, supervising, instructing, delegating and supervising 8 Science Technicians within the department and across all three school sites

· Overseeing the organisation and day-to-day running of the school laboratories across all sites

· Assisting with the provision of ongoing support and training to help Technicians develop their skills, including training with regards to health and safety regulations

· Setting up, preparing and clearing materials, equipment and chemicals for practical lessons

· Assisting teaching staff with demonstration lessons, practical lessons, exam classes and assessments

· Providing technical support for pupils and staff, while ensuring the safe use of materials, equipment and chemicals

· Cleaning equipment and work areas, as necessary

· Working in accordance with health and safety guidelines

· In liaison with the team, ensuring that laboratories are adequately stocked.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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