Position: Science Technician
Location: Harrow, London
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start

Science Technician | Independent Secondary School in Harrow

An established independent secondary school in Harrow is seeking a practical, organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to join its Science department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician, laboratory professional, Science graduate or someone with relevant practical experience who is looking to develop their career within education.

The Science Technician will play an important role in supporting teachers and students across KS3, KS4 and KS5, helping to ensure practical lessons, demonstrations and experiments are properly prepared, safely delivered and effectively cleared away.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, providing technical support and helping to maintain an organised, well-equipped laboratory environment. Similar Science Technician roles in Harrow involve preparing practical resources, maintaining laboratory equipment and supporting safe delivery of the Science curriculum.

Your Role

This is a varied position that combines practical laboratory work, organisation, stock management and day-to-day support for the Science department.

You will prepare equipment and materials ahead of lessons, assist teachers with practical demonstrations and investigations, maintain laboratory resources and ensure that classrooms and laboratories are ready for use.

Health and safety will be an important part of the role, so you will need to work carefully and methodically while following appropriate procedures for handling equipment, chemicals and laboratory materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus, equipment and materials for practical Science lessons.

• Set up and clear laboratories before and after experiments.

• Support teachers during practical demonstrations and investigations.

• Assist across Biology, Chemistry and Physics where required.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and report faults promptly.

• Keep laboratories clean, organised and appropriately stocked.

• Monitor Science resources and maintain accurate stock records.

• Assist with ordering and replenishing laboratory materials.

• Ensure equipment is stored safely and correctly.

• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures.

• Support the safe handling and disposal of laboratory materials.

• Prepare resources for GCSE and A-Level practical work where appropriate.

• Maintain records relating to equipment, resources and practical activities.

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other Science Technicians.

The School Environment

The school offers a structured and supportive environment with a strong commitment to academic achievement and enrichment. Its Science department provides students with opportunities to develop their understanding through practical investigation alongside classroom-based learning.

You will become an important member of the wider Science team, working closely with teachers to ensure lessons run efficiently and students have access to the equipment and resources they need.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable and highly organised, with a genuine interest in Science and practical learning.

Previous experience as a Science Technician or within a laboratory environment would be beneficial, although applications from Science graduates and candidates with relevant practical experience are also welcome.

You should have:

• A strong interest in Science and practical experimentation.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• A methodical approach to laboratory work.

• Good communication skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• An understanding of laboratory health and safety.

• The confidence to work across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to take responsibility.

• A commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

How to Apply

To be considered for this Science Technician position in Harrow, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.