London Diocesan Board for Schools
Science Technician - Greig City Academy
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Monday 12 October 2026 13:45 14:00 Greig City Academy High Street N8 7NU England
Greig City Academy
High Street Hornsey N8 7NU
Email: Tel: 020 8609 0100
Science Technician
Salary: Point 7 to point 11 (£30,285-£32,068 per annum)
Contract: 35 hours per week, 52 week contract
Are you passionate about science and education? We are currently seeking to appoint a keen and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our team. As a key member of the Science Faculty, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education to our students. This position involves working across KS3, KS4 and KS5 including GCSE, A level and BTEC A level classes, covering all science disciplines.
Responsibilities
- The preparation and maintenance of stock solutions and apparatus for lessons and experiments, ensuring they meet the needs of the science curriculum
- The provision of technical help, preparation of materials, media and cultures for individual students during special investigation assignments
- Supervision, secure safekeeping and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, adhering to health and safety standards
- The provision of assistance with photocopying and reprographic duties relating to lessons, cover and examination
Ideal Candidate
- A relevant science-based qualification
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory setting
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- The ability to work effectively in a team
Previous experience of working in a similar role within a school is desirable.
The Science Faculty at Greig City Academy
This is a great time to be joining our Science Faculty. Science is a highly regarded subject within the school: science results have significantly improved and there is a real buzz of enthusiasm throughout the faculty. The Science Faculty is a highly motivated team striving for excellence, with high expectations of both pupils and staff. Students are encouraged to think for themselves giving them the opportunity to make sense of the work around them.
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We are a successful STEM school and the Science Faculty drive forward innovative teaching practices, placing high value on practical work. A range of well attended extra-curricular activities for students at lunchtime and after school - for example our KS3 science club and KS4 raising achievement sessions - are offered.
The Science Faculty comprises Biology, Chemistry and Physics; it has a suite of ten modern, large and well-equipped purpose-built laboratories housing a team of thirteen Science teachers and two technicians.
Working at Greig City Academy
Our school is unique. It is a diverse, vibrant and supportive community where staff and students thrive on innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to success. Staff go the extra mile to support students and the outcomes are often extraordinary.
Our successful Academy is a caring and creative environment in which all students can enjoy learning, develop enquiring minds and gain the skills and knowledge they need for a changing world. We want happy and successful children ready for their future.
Paul Sutton, our inspirational Principal, has built a strong and dedicated team of well-qualified staff who share a common vision to raise students’ achievement. Staff at the Academy collaborate and support each other by sharing good practice and taking a collegiate approach with a focus on their own contribution to our collective vision. Students and staff work together with enthusiasm and commitment often over and beyond the school day.
The successful candidate will be joining a tight-knit community; staff turnover is consistently low and the well-being of our staff is important to us. We aim to support staff to achieve a sensible work-life balance.
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Why not pay us a visit and find out more? Contact Luz Luna by email at lluna@greigcityacademy.co.uk or by calling 020 8609 0100, we will try to find a time that works best for you.
We are committed to the principle of equal opportunities; we welcome all applicants and value the diversity they bring.
Greig City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we have safer recruitment procedures in place for the selection of staff. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance Keeping children safe in education 2026: September 2026.
NOTE: It is an offence to apply for a role if the person is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. – section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006 Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
In line with the latest KCSIE statutory guidance, as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates, references will be requested before interview, and an online search will be conducted.
To apply, please visit the vacancies page on the academy’s website by using the following link:
Once completed, please email your application to lluna@greigcityacademy.co.uk
Your application must include a supporting statement.
The closing date for receiving completed application forms is 2pm on Monday 12th October 2026.
We reserve the right to close or extend the deadline for this position depending on application numbers; therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application at their earliest opportunity.
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