Science Technician
Job description
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Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Ealing who are seeking a dependable Science Technician to join their team for a September 2026 start. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-supported science department where students are encouraged to develop confidence through practical learning.
The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement and provides a positive and structured environment for pupils aged 11-18. Staff work collaboratively to ensure students receive engaging lessons and practical support, while senior leaders place a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.
The Role
You will provide practical support to the science department by preparing laboratory resources, assisting with experiments, and helping maintain a safe and organised working environment. This is a full-time role working 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing and organising equipment and materials for science lessons
* Supporting teachers with practical experiments and demonstrations
* Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring workspaces remain tidy
* Monitoring and replenishing stock levels where required
* Assisting with laboratory health and safety procedures
* Supporting students during practical science activities
Requirements:
* Previous UK-based school experience is essential and candidates without this will not be considered
* Experience within a science department or laboratory environment
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* A professional and proactive attitude
* A genuine passion for supporting science education
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 Ealing is ideal for candidates looking to build their experience within a successful secondary school science department.
To apply for this Science Technician opportunity, contact Seema Parbat at Tradewind Recruitment on (option 3) or email .
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your UK secondary school experience prominently as this is explicitly essential and non-negotiable
🔬 Emphasise laboratory equipment preparation and maintenance skills as these are core daily responsibilities
📋 Showcase your health and safety knowledge with specific examples of laboratory compliance procedures
🎯 Demonstrate your ability to support practical science activities and student engagement during experiments
🤝 Include examples of collaborative work with teaching staff to support lesson delivery and student learning
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- •Prepared laboratory equipment and materials for 25+ weekly science lessons across biology, chemistry, and physics, maintaining 98% lesson readiness
- •Implemented health and safety procedures for 400+ student practical sessions annually, achieving zero laboratory incidents over 18 months
- •Managed laboratory stock levels and equipment maintenance for 3 science laboratories, reducing equipment downtime by 15% through proactive servicing
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Science Technician position at your Ealing secondary school through Tradewind Recruitment. With my UK secondary school experience and laboratory equipment maintenance skills, I am well-positioned to support your science department's practical learning approach and contribute to your students' academic achievement.
My background in science laboratory environments has equipped me with the organisational skills and health and safety knowledge essential for preparing experiments, maintaining equipment, and supporting both teachers and students during practical activities.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated?
- ›What health and safety procedures do you follow when preparing chemical experiments?
- ›How do you organise and manage laboratory stock levels effectively?
- ›Describe your experience with different types of science laboratory equipment
- ›How do you prepare materials for practical demonstrations in biology, chemistry, and physics?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to support a teacher with a challenging practical experiment
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a health and safety concern in the laboratory
- ›How do you prioritise tasks when preparing for multiple science lessons simultaneously?
- ›Give an example of when you went above and beyond to support science education
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to work collaboratively with teaching staff to solve a problem
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 with a challenging practical experiment
Describe a situation where you identified a health and safety concern in the laboratory