Science Technician

Newham College is seeking to appoint x3 Science Technicians to support our Vocational Science and STEM provision across both our New Vic and Stratford campuses. The Science Technician will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education across the Vocational Science and STEM department. Working closely with the Curriculum Manager for Science, teaching staff, and a team of technicians, the post-holder will ensure that laboratories, equipment, and resources are safe, well-maintained, and fully prepared to support practical learning.

The role involves managing scientific materials, supporting classroom activities, maintaining health and safety standards, and contributing to the smooth running of the science provision across Newvic and Stratford campuses.

• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Prepare, organise, and provide scientific equipment and materials for lessons at scheduled times.
• Support teachers and students during practical experiments and learning activities.
• Manage the safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and materials in line with approved procedures.
• Ensure laboratories, prep rooms, and storerooms remain clean, tidy, and well‑organised.
• Monitor equipment and services, reporting faults or issues to the Senior Science Technician.
• Provide cover across technical and teaching areas when required to maintain continuity of service.
• Promote and model safe working practices in all science environments.
• Work flexibly to meet departmental needs, including occasional duties outside normal working hours.
• Apply and uphold college policies, including Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and Equality & Diversity.
• Participate in staff development, training, and performance review processes.

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting.

Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

• Level 2 in Maths and English (GCSE A‑C or equivalent).
• Desirable:
  Degree in a science subject.
• Working knowledge of COSHH and CLEAPSS.
• Experience working as a laboratory technician in a school or college environment.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures within a laboratory setting.
• Ability to support at least one A-Level science subject and all three sciences at GCSE/Level 2/Level 3 Applied.
• Strong IT skills relevant to supporting a science department.
• Practical laboratory workshop skills using a range of tools and materials.
• Ability to prepare risk assessments.
• Effective communication skills with both staff and students.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual):
Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education. With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

This is a full-time, permanent, term-time only position. Pro-rata salary: £22,886 - £24,394 per annum.