Science Technician

The successful candidate will be one of three Science Technicians, reporting to the Laboratory Managers, working across two sites to provide coordinated technical support and assistance to the Science faculty, ensuring a first-class service to our laboratories and Science curriculum. The successful candidate will be dealing with a wide variety of work up to 'A' levels in all three Sciences. A good understanding of Health & Safety is expected. Individuals with a background in chemistry would be desirable. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day provision of practical equipment and resources for Science lessons, ensuring that proper health and safety procedures are being observed. In addition, the Science Technician will be responsible for the effective operation and maintenance of Science laboratories used for lessons., The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.

The ideal candidate will have a good general education, with at least GCSE grade C in Maths and English (or equivalent), and a relevant laboratory or scientific higher qualification. While experience as a chemistry technician alongside experience in a school laboratory environment would be preferred, we would consider well-qualified graduates, with relevant laboratory experience, who are interested in training as Science technicians. The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills, especially with Excel or Word, along with strong interpersonal and organisational skills. The successful candidate should be flexible and able to work independently and as a part of a team.

We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available. Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11-18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our intake to 12 forms in each year group. We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve. Our students are exceptionally well behaved, hardworking, and ambitious to succeed. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2026), the school was graded Strong standard and Expected standard, with inspectors noting:

• "Pupils enjoy attending this diverse and inclusive school. They feel a strong sense of belonging, which is evident in the positive relationships they have with staff and with each other."
• "Pupils are kept safe and they know whom to talk to if they have any concerns."
Student progress at both GCSE and A Level has consistently been well above national averages. Outcomes for disadvantaged students closely match those of their peers. In 2023, our Progress 8 score was 0.82 (well above average), and our A Level progress placed us in the top 1% of schools nationally. A high proportion of our students go on to study at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities. Attendance across the school is excellent, and the percentage of students continuing into education, employment or training is significantly above the national average. Our achievements have been recognised with several recent accolades, including the 2022 Pearson Making a Difference Award. We were also shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a friendly, highly supportive, and committed team within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers outstanding support for Early Career Teachers during their induction year. We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cashback Health Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for progression and leadership
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