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Science Technician

Science Technician

Harris Science Academy East London

London

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Salary:
ELSS Support Staff Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
26 September 2018

Job overview

Science Technician  (Maternity Cover)

Date: September 2018 

Contract: Fixed term contract 

Salary: ELSS Support Staff Pay Scale

Term: Full Time 

To stand on the shoulders of giants

The East London Science School is about to enter its fifth year. As our popularity grows, we are keen to recruit exceptional individuals to work with the Principal to develop this unique and exciting school as we look to start A Level courses from September.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly committed and efficient individual and would suit a proactive and highly motivated person who will enjoy the challenge of working in a busy school environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised individual with sound scientific knowledge to provide technical support to teachers in a successful and developing secondary school science department.

Key duties include:

Preparation of materials and equipment for science lessons 

• Preparation of science materials and equipment 

• Carry out risk assessments for technical activities 

• Disposing of waste materials 

• Collecting apparatus and chemicals from storage 

• Preparing necessary solutions 

• Checking individual components in and out for class use 

• Arranging for apparatus including worksheets, books and audio-visual aids to be available, in rooms, for lessons 

• Preparing experiments, setting up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by teaching staff 

• Preparation of chemicals and solutions 

• Liaising with staff over use of equipment and stock 

• Advice staff of any problems, including safety aspects 

• Assisting with collection and cataloguing of sundry worksheets, books, audio-visual aids and materials 

• Returning apparatus, etc. and chemicals to storage as soon as practicable 

• Repairing damages or arranging for this to be done 

• Constructing apparatus and equipment 

Maintaining science laboratories

• Maintaining laboratory clean and tidy in conjunction with the teacher in charge of the room; 

• Cleaning the sinks, chemicals on bench tops, spillage’s of chemicals on floor 

• Storing materials tidily 

• Keeping equipment clean 

• Looking after animals, insects and plants kept by the department 

• Cleaning of goggles 

• Cleaning of safety screens, fume cupboards and other items 

• Carrying out safety checks on equipment, e.g. Bunsen tubing etc. 

Maintaining the stocks of science chemicals and equipment 

• Taking stock of chemicals, consumables, stationery, books and breakable items 

• Advise Head of Subject on stock replacement needs 

• Checking deliveries 

•  Other professional and statutory roles and conduct as expected or requested by the Principal

Joining our school means joining a team of passionate individuals who are committed to supporting the changing face of education and also to contribute to the building of our school as we continue to grow over the years.

We welcome visits to the school and these can be arranged via email or by calling the school on 0208 981 2680.

Closing date: 30th September 2018 

Interview dates: TBC

The East London Science School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

The Principal can be contacted via email:   david.perks@eastlondonscienceschool.co.uk

Alternatively you can find us on Twitter: @ELSS_freeschool

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About Harris Science Academy East London

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+44 20 8981 2680

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Are you ready to change the world? Harris Science Academy East London is a new, small school with big ambitions. We are in the top 3% of schools nationally for year on year improvement and in the top 20 most improved schools in London. Join us on our mission to help our children become leaders in their chosen field with many leading in science and to become one of the top schools in the UK.


This is no ordinary school. Situated in an eclectic array of buildings next to the renowned Three Mills Studios (location of BBC’s Masterchef) amongst the iconic East London canal network, this is a unique setting to provide a life changing education for the children of East London.


We believe we will succeed in this mission through a relentless focus on the basic functions of a high performing school:

  1. Unified leadership and alignment behind a powerful mission.
  2. Exemplary student behaviour.
  3. A well-taught, unapologetically academic education for all children.
  4. Regular opportunities for character development.


Every member of our school community is a leader. We believe that leadership does not have to be macho or at the expense of others. Our values of GRACE help us to achieve success in a collegiate and sustainable way:

  • Growth – the belief that we can always improve and that feedback from others is essential for our development.
  • Responsibility – we own our decisions and recognise when we need to put things right or make a change.
  • Ambition – the belief that access to the top grades, the best universities and elite careers are available for our children.
  • Compassion – we are kind to others and grateful for what we have.
  • Excellence – we prioritise doing the basics well day after day, so we build habits that lead to success.


The school joined the Harris Federation in September 2022. The Harris Federation is the most successful large multi-academy trust in the UK and the only large trust where disadvantaged students secured a positive progress score in 2022. We are hugely proud of the work we do to support the most vulnerable children in the UK. The Federation has made a significant financial investment in the Academy, with upgrades to Sixth Form provision, buildings and IT. The Federation subject consultants provide industry leading support to middle leaders to deliver the best education possible for all children across the Federation.


If you are aligned, driven and committed to doing what works, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing rapid transformation.

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