Science Technician
Job description
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Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a welcoming and well-equipped secondary school in Slough who are seeking a reliable Science Technician to join their team for a September 2026 start. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive school environment where staff are valued and students are encouraged to engage with practical science learning.
The school is known for its strong science department and structured learning environment for pupils aged 11-16. Staff collaborate to ensure students are supported both academically and practically, while the leadership team prioritise professional development and staff wellbeing.
The Role
You will support the science department by preparing equipment and materials, assisting with classroom experiments, and maintaining a safe and organised laboratory environment. This is a full-time position working 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing and setting up materials and equipment for science lessons
* Supporting practical experiments and demonstrations in the classroom
* Maintaining and cleaning laboratory apparatus and workspaces
* Managing stock and ensuring chemicals and equipment are safely stored
* Assisting with health and safety compliance in the laboratory
* Supporting students and teachers during practical activities
Requirements:
* Previous UK-based school experience is essential and candidates without this will not be considered
* Experience working in a school science environment or similar practical setting
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* A proactive and detail-oriented approach
* A genuine interest in supporting science education and student learning
Benefits of working with Tradewind Recruitment:
* Competitive daily pay rates
* Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities
* Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
* Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
* A straightforward and supportive registration process
This Science Technician opportunity in Slough is ideal for candidates looking to gain further experience within a supportive secondary school environment.
To apply for this Science Technician opportunity, contact Seema Parbat at Tradewind Recruitment on (option 3) or email .
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⭐ Highlight your UK secondary school science experience prominently as this is explicitly essential and non-negotiable
🔬 Emphasise laboratory safety protocols and chemical handling experience as these are core daily responsibilities
📋 Showcase your organisational skills with specific examples of equipment preparation and stock management systems
🎯 Mention experience supporting KS3/KS4 practical science lessons as this matches the 11-16 age range
🤝 Demonstrate your collaborative approach in supporting both teachers and students during practical activities
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- •Prepared laboratory equipment for 25+ weekly science practicals across KS3/KS4, ensuring 100% safety compliance and zero incidents over 18 months
- •Managed chemical inventory for 450-student secondary school, implementing COSHH storage protocols that reduced waste by 15% and improved audit scores
- •Supported 8 science teachers with classroom demonstrations and student guidance, contributing to 12% improvement in practical assessment grades
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your Science Technician position at the Slough secondary school perfectly aligns with my passion for supporting practical science education and my proven experience in UK school laboratory environments. My background in laboratory equipment preparation and chemical safety compliance makes me well-suited to support your strong science department's practical learning approach for students aged 11-16.
My background in school science environments has equipped me with the organisational skills and safety awareness essential for preparing equipment, managing chemical storage, and supporting both teachers and students during practical experiments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals in a school laboratory?
- ›What equipment preparation would you do for a Year 9 chemistry practical on acids and alkalis?
- ›How would you maintain and clean specialist science equipment like microscopes or Bunsen burners?
- ›What health and safety checks would you perform before a practical lesson?
- ›How do you manage laboratory stock levels and ordering processes?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to support a teacher during a challenging practical lesson
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safety issue in the laboratory and how you handled it
- ›How do you prioritise multiple equipment preparation requests from different teachers?
- ›Give an example of when you had to work under pressure to prepare for multiple science lessons
- ›Tell me about a time when you helped a student who was struggling with practical work
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to support a teacher during a challenging practical lesson
Describe a situation where you identified a safety issue in the laboratory and how you handled it