Senior Science Technician - Kensington and Chelsea, West London

Full Time Position - September 2026

Location: Kensington and Chelsea, West London

Pay: £90 - £150 per day, dependent on experience

Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 most days, with two later finishes (16:30) per week to support after-school clubs

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident Senior Science Technician to join and help lead the Science department of a large, co-educational academy secondary school with sixth form, based in Kensington and Chelsea. Part of a well-established multi-academy trust, the school was recently praised by Ofsted for exceptional leadership, governance and pupil behaviour and serves around 1,300 pupils aged 11-18 with a strong and popular sixth form.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Science technician who enjoys responsibility and variety, someone who is confident supporting practical delivery at the highest levels (including A Level), comfortable mentoring less experienced colleagues and happy to take on the full range of duties that come with a busy, high-achieving science department, including care of the department's small animals.

About the Role

• Working at the heart of the Science department, you will take a lead role in supporting practical delivery across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, from KS3 through to A Level, while also leading and developing a small team of technicians.
• Deliver all responsibilities expected of a Senior Technician within the department.
• Lead, support and train a team of two technicians, including a new starter who will need guidance on delivering A Level Chemistry practicals.
• Personally lead and deliver A-Level Biology practicals, as well as KS3 and KS4 (AQA) required practicals.
• Prepare, set up and clear away equipment and materials for practical lessons across all science disciplines.
• Support teaching staff during practicals and demonstrations.
• Care for the department's small animals as part of day-to-day duties.
• Maintain laboratories, prep rooms and storage areas to a high standard of organisation and safety.
• Order, manage and monitor stock of laboratory materials, chemicals and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with CLEAPSS guidance and school health and safety policies.
• Use Lablogger to manage departmental stock, bookings and technician workflows.
• Support with after-school science clubs on two days per week.

About You

• Science-related degree, A-Level or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Previous experience as a Senior Science Technician, or a Science Technician ready to step up (essential).
• Confident delivering A Level practical work, ideally Biology and/or Chemistry.
• Experience leading, training or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Familiarity with Lablogger (desirable).
• Strong understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures, including CLEAPSS guidance.
• A positive, solutions-focused team player who is approachable, polite and reliable.
• Comfortable with a varied role, including the day-to-day care of the department's animals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.

Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.