Senior Science Technician | Secondary School | Gravesend,...

Role: Senior Science Technician
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive support staff package

A large secondary school in Gravesend is seeking a Senior Science Technician to help coordinate the technical operation of its Science Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician looking to take on greater responsibility.

The Role

• Department support: Coordinate the preparation of practical activities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

• Technician organisation: Help allocate preparation tasks and ensure resources are ready for lessons.

• Laboratory standards: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and safety across laboratories.

• Stock management: Monitor scientific consumables, equipment and chemical stocks.

• Compliance: Support the department in maintaining appropriate health & safety procedures and laboratory records.

The Candidate

• Experienced technician: Previous experience within a school or laboratory environment is strongly desirable.

• Leadership skills: Able to organise workloads and support less experienced technical colleagues.

• Technical knowledge: Confident handling scientific equipment and preparing practical activities.

• Safety focused: Strong understanding of laboratory safety procedures.

The Environment

• Large science department: A busy department supporting practical work throughout the secondary curriculum.

• Collaborative setting: Work closely with teaching staff and the wider technical team.

• Varied practical work: Regular involvement across multiple scientific disciplines.

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