Tradewind Recruitment is working with a secondary school in Kensington and Chelsea, London, which requires a Science Technician for starting in January.

Position: Science Technician

Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London

Start Date: 15th January

Contract: For remainder of academic year

Responsibilities:

Prepare and set up laboratory equipment and materials for science practical lessons.Support teachers and students during practical sessions, ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment.Maintain and organise laboratory resources, including chemicals, specimens, and equipment.Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment as required.Assist in the inventory management of science supplies and equipment.Adhere to health and safety regulations within the laboratory environment. Requirements:

Previous experience working as a Science Technician in a school setting OR a recent science graduate.Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety protocols.Familiarity with handling chemicals, specimens, and scientific equipment.Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.Effective communication and teamwork abilities.Ability to work independently and efficiently under minimal supervision. Salary: GBP12.50 - GBP15.00 per hour, depending on experience.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a school community and to inspire budding Scientists! This is a popular school to work at, has a good reputation locally and is oversubscribed. They were given a "good" Ofsted rating after their most recent Ofsted inspection last year and the senior leadership team is constantly looking for ways to improve further.

They have an established and settled Science department, with modern labs/classrooms and excellent resources.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

Hold a degree in Science and have laboratory experience, ideally in a schoolEnhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checksCV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possibleLegal right to work in the UK The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment :

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National CollegeYour flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to youYour well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer To apply for this position, please click "apply no" or contact Tradewind Recruitment at or call option 2.