Science Technician

Academics are working with a 'Good' secondary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire who require a Science Technician to start with them from September 2026 or sooner.

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Position: Science Technician, Full time

Start date: September 2026

Pay rate: £120 per day

Role:

To supervise and co-ordinate the work of the science technician team, taking responsibility for at least one A-level science subject and able to carry out the duties of a technician for all 3 sciences up to and including GCSE. The science technician is responsible for supporting pupils within classrooms, preparing classroom resources, supporting with classroom demonstrations and maintaining adequate stock levels.

Qualifications:

• Good standard of general education, including GCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science
• Degree or equivalent in science

Experience:

• Successful experience of working within a scientific environment is essential, ideally within secondary education.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the working of a large comprehensive school
• A good working knowledge of ICT to carry out the key tasks described
• To be able to prepare apparatus, chemicals etc., up to A level. Training will be given to the right candidate
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and work on your own initiative.

Personal Qualities:

• To have good interpersonal skills
• To have the ability to communicate with and to get on well with work colleagues and with students.
• To be able to work unsupervised
• To be flexible in your approach to your duties
• To have good time management skills

If you are passionate about working with students and equipping them with skills to fulfil their potential, please submit your updated CV to the Academics Buckinghamshire office today.