Science Technician

Ark Elvin Academy, London, Middlesex, HA9 7DU

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,083 - £34,857 per year (depending on experience)

Science Technician job summary

Reports to: Head of Department Working Pattern: Term time only, 36 hours per week   Key Responsibilities:

• To monitor standards and practices within the classroom and identify and communicate improvements to working practices to ensure the highest standards are achieved
• Ensure lofty standards of Health and Safety are always maintained Cleapss codes
• Prepare (and where appropriate manufacture) teaching materials as required to ensure effective support for teaching staff in the Science department and specific learning booklets delivered
• Support the Senior technician inventory of equipment and administrating stock control to maintain a supply of equipment for teaching use

Qualifications:

• Minimum of A Level Grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject, ideally qualified to degree level
• Health and Safety qualification or training or commitment to work towards
• First Aid qualification or training or commitment to work towards (desirable)

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience of working in a laboratory in a school or other industry (desirable)
• Experience, knowledge or a keen interest of key practical demonstrations that demonstrate key scientific concepts and engage students
• Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH procedures and CLEAPPS requirements
• Knowledge of Health & Safety risk assessment, able to deal with minor incidents including first aid
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults

 

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a top 5% badge in Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ark Elvin Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1314 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Elvin Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-elvin-academy

At Ark Elvin Academy we are proud of the excellent education we offer each of our pupils. Our team of enthusiastic, high expectations staff have transformed our school and we are just as excited about the next step in our school improvement journey as we work together to deliver the outstanding education our community need and deserve. We are deeply committed to our mission: “To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”

We are a large non-selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. We are committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills.

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