Science Technician

Simon Balle All-Through School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 December 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  27 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: H4.6 - H4.9 Actual Salary £21,028.00 - £22,052.24, 35 hours per week term time plus 1 week INSET Days
• Additional allowances:

  H4.6 - H4.9 Actual Salary £21,028.00 - £22,052.24, 35 hours per week term time plus 1 week INSET Days

Science Technician job summary

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our vibrant science department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a practical, hands-on environment and wants to support an engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, set up, and maintain equipment, chemicals, and materials for science lessons.

• Ensure laboratories are safe, tidy, and fully compliant with health and safety regulations.

• Assist teachers during practical sessions and demonstrations as needed.

• Maintain stock levels, order supplies, and manage accurate inventories.

• Support pupils’ engagement in practical science by helping create interactive, well-resourced learning experiences.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a strong interest or background in science (laboratory experience desirable but not essential).

• Demonstrates excellent organisation and time-management skills.

• Is proactive, practical, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Understands the importance of safety in the lab and is willing to undertake any relevant training.

• Brings a positive attitude and a commitment to supporting young people's learning.

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including recent graduates, experienced technicians, or those with lab experience seeking a role in education.

In return we can offer:-

Health

GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

• Physiotherapy - personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone
• Weight management - a 12 week programme in partnership with Slimming World
• SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes
• Use of school pool and gym facilities
• Weekly staff-run swimming and fitness classes

Wellbeing

• Individual counselling and therapy sessions
• Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings
  
• Wellbeing telephone support for:
  
• Menopause
  
• Bereavement
• Cancer and chronic illness
• Men's health and mental wellbeing
• Maternity support
  
• A dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events

Financial

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - coming soon
• - Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme - all staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  
• Flexible working - to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible.
  
• Free car parking
  
• Free eye tests for display screen equipment users
  

Professional

• Terms and conditions - we offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff)
  
• A Commitment to reducing staff workload
• A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedbackApply now if you have what it takes to make a difference!
  

Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.

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 Simon Balle All-Through School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Simon Balle All-Through School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/simon-balle-all-through-school

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