Science Technician

Salary: Grade 5 £27,715 - £29,578 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £19,209 - £20,500 per annum 0.69309 FTE)

Please Note: This is a fixed-term contract until 11th July 2025. 

About us and the role

Are you passionate about science and eager to support the next generation of young scientists? We are seeking a detail-oriented Science Technician to play a key role in supporting the dynamic Science Department at our school.

In this vital role, you will be responsible for the preparation of materials and equipment for lessons, ensuring that science laboratories and preparation rooms are safe, well-organised, and fully equipped for engaging practical activities. You will work closely with teaching staff to support demonstrations and experiments, manage laboratory resources, and maintain scientific equipment to the highest standards.

Your duties will include preparing chemical solutions, setting up apparatus for lessons, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring health and safety protocols are rigorously followed. You’ll also be involved in managing laboratory stock, advising on equipment needs, and even caring for plants and animals used in lessons.

If you have a strong interest in science, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced technician or someone looking to start a career in science support, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving educational environment.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence
• Character formation
• Spiritual insight

What will you do?

• Prepare materials and equipment for science lessons.
• Maintain science laboratories and preparation rooms and their equipment and services in good order.
• General duties in support of the teachers in the Science Department.
• Ensure the laboratory is clean and tidy in conjunction with the teacher in charge of the room.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

What are we looking for?

• Educated to GCSE – including in English, mathematics and science.
• Level 3 or higher qualification in science and/or laboratory technical work. (Desirable)
• Up to date training in health and safety and an excellent track record in the field of health and safety – in particular relating to laboratory work (desirable)
• An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• An ability to work creatively as an individual and as part of a team.

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.