Science Technician

Science Technician

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: £95–£110 per day
Contract: Long-term, full-time
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role - Science Technician

Clarus Education is recruiting a Science Technician to join a secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong scientific background, particularly in Chemistry, who is looking to establish themselves in a long-term Science Technician position within an educational setting.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the Science Department, helping to ensure that practical lessons run smoothly and that teaching staff have the equipment, materials and resources they need to deliver engaging experiments and demonstrations.

The Ideal Candidate - Science Technician

The school is particularly interested in candidates with a strong Chemistry background. A degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific subject would be highly desirable, alongside previous experience working in a laboratory environment.

You should be confident handling chemicals, preparing and organising practical resources, and following laboratory health and safety procedures. A good understanding of safe working practices is essential.

The successful Science Technician will also demonstrate:

• A strong academic background in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience, ideally within an educational or scientific environment.
• Confidence handling chemicals and laboratory equipment safely.
• A sound understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Good IT skills and the ability to use relevant systems and software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a good command of English.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career as a Science Technician.
• A reliable, organised and proactive approach to work.

Why Apply?

• Long-term opportunity within a secondary school.
• Competitive daily rate of £95–£110.
• Opportunity to develop experience supporting a busy Science Department.
• ASAP start available.

How to Apply

If you have a Chemistry background and are interested in securing a long-term Science Technician position, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Samiya at Clarus Education to be considered. Early applications are encouraged as the school is looking to appoint as soon as possible.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant safeguarding and compliance checks. We will also carry out checks in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For further information, please see our About and Privacy Notice. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Science Technician role