Science Technician – Outstanding Secondary School – Sheffield

Start Date: As soon as possible**
Contract: Full-time, Permanent**
Salary: Paid to scale**

School Information

This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Sheffield is widely recognised for its academic excellence, high expectations, and exceptional quality of teaching and learning. The school has a modern and well-resourced Science department, offering students broad exposure to Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from KS3 to KS5. With consistently high GCSE and A Level results, the school is known for fostering curiosity, scientific thinking, and academic ambition.

The school draws from a diverse catchment, with students who are respectful, engaged, and motivated to succeed. The behaviour across the school is calm and purposeful, enabling focused learning environments where staff feel supported and valued. Leadership is transparent, approachable, and highly committed to continual improvement, contributing to a collaborative and well-structured professional culture.

Within the Science faculty, practical work is a central priority. The department benefits from fully equipped laboratories, modern safety equipment, digital resources, and excellent technician support. Teachers and technicians work as a cohesive unit, ensuring that practical lessons run smoothly, safely, and at the highest possible standard. This structure allows the Science curriculum to remain engaging, hands-on, and academically rigorous.

The Role

The school is seeking a proactive, efficient, and highly organised Science Technician to join its expanding Science department. This is a vital operational role, supporting teachers, ensuring safe laboratory practice, and enabling high-quality practical science across KS3–KS5.

You will work under the leadership of the Senior Science Technician and Head of Science, preparing materials, ordering stock, maintaining equipment, supporting practical demonstrations, and ensuring that laboratories remain clean, safe, and compliant with regulation standards (including COSHH and CLEAPSS).

This position is ideal for someone with laboratory experience, a strong interest in science, and excellent organisational skills. Experience in school laboratories is beneficial, but applicants from scientific, technical, or industrial backgrounds are equally encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Ensuring laboratories, prep rooms, and equipment meet health and safety guidelines, including COSHH compliance
• Maintaining equipment, glassware, ICT resources, and apparatus to a high working standard
• Supporting teachers during practical sessions, demonstrations, and experiments
• Safely disposing of chemicals and hazardous waste following regulations
• Managing laboratory stock, ordering supplies, and maintaining accurate inventory records
• Preparing bespoke apparatus and resources for specialist demonstrations
• Ensuring secure storage, labelling, and organisation of chemicals
• Assisting with risk assessments and contributing to safe working practices
• Supporting the setup of exam practicals, required practicals, and controlled assessments
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and professional working environment across all laboratories

Person Specification

• Scientific background through study or employment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Understanding of laboratory equipment and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent attention to detail and strong initiative
• Commitment to student safety and enrichment in practical science
• Experience in a school laboratory or industrial/scientific environment (desirable)

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.