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Science Technician

Ark Elvin Academy · London · Brent

Job description

Reports to: Head of Department
Working Pattern: Term time only, 36 hours per week
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • To monitor standards and practices within the classroom and identify and communicate improvements to working practices to ensure the highest standards are achieved
  • Ensure lofty standards of Health and Safety are always maintained Cleapss codes
  • Prepare (and where appropriate manufacture) teaching materials as required to ensure effective support for teaching staff in the Science department and specific learning booklets delivered
  • Support the Senior technician inventory of equipment and administrating stock control to maintain a supply of equipment for teaching use
Qualification criteria:
  • Minimum of A Level Grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject, ideally qualified to degree level
  • Health and Safety qualification or training or commitment to work towards
  • First Aid qualification or training or commitment to work towards (desirable)
  • Right to work in the U.K.
Knowledge & Experience:
  • Experience of working in a laboratory in a school or other industry (desirable)
  • Experience, knowledge or a keen interest of key practical demonstrations that demonstrate key scientific concepts and engage students
  • Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH procedures and CLEAPPS requirements
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety risk assessment, able to deal with minor incidents including first aid
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
 

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a top 5% badge in Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

 
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About this school

Ark Elvin Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Outstanding
Pupils
1,305
Avg teacher salary
£52,223
Pupil:teacher ratio
15.1:1
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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London, Brent, HA9 7DU

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Salary
£31,083 - £34,857 per year (depending on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
14 October 2026
Closing date
29 October 2026

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