Science Technician

Meridian High School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0AH

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  3 November 2025

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - Actual Salary: £20,538.3

Science Technician job summary

Join our dynamic Science Department at Meridian High School as a permanent Science Technician and play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of scientists. We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual with a passion for science and a keen eye for detail to support the delivery of engaging and safe practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative team, where your technical expertise and commitment to health and safety will help shape a stimulating learning environment for our students.

Your opportunity

You’ll play a key role in enabling high-quality practical science education by preparing resources, maintaining equipment, and ensuring health and safety standards are met across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Whether you're experienced in a lab environment or looking to bring your scientific skills into an educational setting, this role offers the chance to work collaboratively with passionate educators, contribute to student learning, and grow professionally in a supportive school community.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in Science, English, and Maths (or equivalent).
• Previous work in a lab, technical, or scientific environment.
• Familiarity with basic lab techniques and equipment across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Able to manage resources, prioritise tasks, and work independently.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations and CLEAPSS guidance.
• Willing to collaborate with teachers and other technicians to support practical lessons and enrichment activities.
• Committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked lab environment.
• Clear and confident when supporting staff and students.

Desirable qualifications/experience: 

• A Level, BTEC, HNC/HND or degree in a science subject.
• Previous work in a school science department or with educational lab ICT systems.

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: November 2025 

Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 - £22,918.66 

Actual Salary: £20,538.32

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, term time only. 

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2025 

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 Meridian High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 537 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meridian High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meridian-high-school

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