Science Technician

Fearnhill School, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,153.00 Annually (FTE)

Science Technician job summary

Fearnhill School is seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join our team and provide practical and technical support within our Science department.

The successful applicant will work closely with teaching staff to help prepare resources, materials and equipment for practical lessons, ensuring that everything is ready, safe and well maintained. This is a varied role which will also include maintaining stock and equipment, supporting health and safety procedures and assisting with the safe storage and disposal of materials.

We are looking for someone who is well organised, practical and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will need good attention to detail and a willingness to support staff and students in creating a safe, engaging and well-resourced learning environment.

Previous experience of working within a school or laboratory environment would be beneficial, but we would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant practical or scientific experience who are keen to develop within the role.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive school and play an important part in helping our students get the most from their practical Science lessons.

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

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.

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 Fearnhill School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 597 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fearnhill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fearnhill-school

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