Science Technician | Islington | January 2026
Are you a practical, organised Science Technician looking for a hands-on role from January 2026? Would you like to join a busy science department in Islington that prioritises safe, engaging practical work?
Wayman Education is recruiting a Science Technician for a well-resourced secondary school in Islington. The Science Technician will prepare materials for experiments, maintain apparatus and chemical stocks, manage the science store and support teachers to deliver effective practicals across KS3–KS5. This Science Technician post commences January 2026, with induction and handover sessions planned prior to January 2026 to ensure a smooth spring-term start.
Position details
- Role: Science Technician — Islington
- Start date: January 2026
- Contract: Permanent / Full-Time (school dependent)
About the role
The Science Technician will be responsible for setting up and clearing practicals, maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with COSHH and health & safety procedures. The Science Technician will manage inventories, place orders for consumables, and liaise with external contractors for specialist repairs. Based in Islington, the Science Technician will play a key role in making lessons practical, safe and enjoyable for pupils while enabling teachers to focus on pedagogy.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare equipment and materials for practical lessons and demonstrations in a timely and accurate way.
- Maintain chemical and consumable inventories, ensure correct storage and manage ordering processes.
- Carry out routine apparatus maintenance, log faults and coordinate repairs with external providers.
- Keep safety documentation, risk assessments and COSHH information current and compliant.
- Support practical demonstrations, assist with out-of-hours events and contribute to departmental stock planning.
Person specification
- Prior experience in laboratory support or technical roles with strong organisational skills.
- Familiarity with COSHH, lab safety, handling and storage of chemicals and routine risk assessment.
- Methodical, reliable and able to prioritise across a busy timetable in Islington.
- Comfortable supporting a range of science practicals and liaising with teachers and external suppliers.
- Available to take up post January 2026 and to attend induction and departmental briefings before January 2026.
To be considered for this Science Technician position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.
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