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Science Technician, Kensington Aldridge Academy
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Science Technician
Reports to: Second in Charge of Science
Application Deadline: 9am on Friday 10th July 2026
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent / 42 weeks per year (Term time + 3 weeks)
Salary: S18 (£27,199) – S24 (£31,544)
The Role
We are looking for a talented science technician to join our science department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is considering a career in education or is keen to use their laboratory skills / science background to support our high-performing and dynamic group of science teachers.
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The main responsibilities will involve:
- Managing the preparation and clearing of equipment for practical science each week
- Managing a fully stocked science prep room
- Including the maintenance and monitoring of science equipment and resources
- Keeping the department health and safety policy up to date
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The science technician will be someone who will have:
- Experience of secondary school science, preferably with experience as a laboratory technician
- Experience of GCSE and A Level practical work
- Experience preparing hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials for school laboratory use
- A high level of drive and motivation
- Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills and can work under pressure
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