Lead Science Technician
HIGHAMS PARK SCHOOL
Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, E4 9PJ
Lead Science Technician
(Chemistry or Physics Specialist preferred)
September 2026 Start
36 Hours per Week / 39 weeks Per Year
NJC Scale (Outer London) Scale SO1 (Pts 23-25) Salary £33,457 - £34,349
Highams Park Secondary School is seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic Lead Science Technician to support the effective delivery of practical science across the Science Department.
This is a key role within the school, leading the technical support for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and ensuring that practical lessons are safe, well‑resourced and inspiring for our students.
As Lead Science Technician, you will:
- Manage and coordinate day‑to‑day technical support for all science teaching
- Prepare, maintain and clear away equipment and materials for practical lessons
- Lead on health and safety within the department, including CLEAPSS guidance and risk assessments
- Maintain laboratories, prep rooms and equipment to a high standard
- Manage chemical stocks, ordering, storage and disposal
- Line‑manage and support other science technician staff, where applicable
- Work closely with teaching staff to support curriculum delivery and enrichment activities
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working as a science technician, preferably within a secondary school
- Has a strong understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
- Communicates effectively with staff and students
- Has good practical knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Is committed to supporting high‑quality teaching and learning
Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. science background, CLEAPSS training) are desirable, but a willingness to develop professionally is essential.
Please email recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk or go to our website for more information. Please complete our application form (download from website) www.highamsparkschool.co.uk and return by midday Friday 3rd July 2026.
Early applications will be considered on receipt and interviews scheduled accordingly.
Safeguarding children
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The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Please email recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk or go to our website for more information. Please complete our application form (download from website) www.highamsparkschool.co.uk and return by midday Friday 3rd July 2026.