Science Laboratory Technician

Science Laboratory Technician Location: Barnhill Community High School Salary: £25,461 per annum (Scale 4, NJC 7) Contract Type: Part-time, permanent Working Weeks: Term time only +5 INSET days (38 weeks per year) Hours: 36 hours per week - Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm Start Date: September 2026 About Us: Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection. The Role : The Science Lab Technician will be a member of the Science Department, supporting the teaching staff in delivering high quality education for students at Barnhill. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, set up, and deliver equipment, materials, and chemicals for science lessons, as the teaching staff requires. Support science staff during practical sessions and assist with demonstrations as appropriate. Clear away and clean apparatus and laboratories after lessons, including safe disposal of waste material Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised laboratory environment. Prepare solutions and standard reagents following strict safety protocols. Demonstrate good scientific knowledge to support the preparation of practicals for GCSE and A-Level classes. Use ICT effectively for stock control, equipment bookings, and departmental communication. Keep up to date with developments in science education and technician practice through CPD. Work collaboratively with other technicians and science teachers to ensure an efficient, flexible, and responsive technical service. Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the science department. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism, complying with school policies and safeguarding procedures. What We Offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment. Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role. Competitive salary and benefits package Further Information: Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children. Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised. We do not accept CV's. We accept only employment and academic references; character references and those sent from generic email addresses (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail) will not be accepted. Please see link to the Child Protection and Safeguard