Biology Technician

Biology Technician – Sheffield High School for Girls

We are looking for a well‑organised and highly capable Biology Technician to join our team of experienced technicians, supporting the Science department at Sheffield High School for Girls. This role involves supporting the safe delivery of experiments and practical activities in science lessons, helping to optimise teaching and learning.

• Preparing, setting out and clearing away equipment and materials for lessons and practical examinations.
• Trialling experiments prior to lessons.
• Assisting teachers and pupils during lessons and experiments, supporting the safe use of equipment.
• Maintaining the departmental inventory, including stock control and purchasing of equipment, materials, chemicals, textbooks and audio‑visual resources.
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety, keeping work areas tidy, and maintaining equipment in good working order.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of science and a genuine interest in the subject. Previous laboratory experience in an academic or industrial setting is essential. Strong organisational, communication, and manual handling skills are also required.

Term‑time only role, working 36 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression.
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme.
• 36‑week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2‑week half term in the Autumn.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications.
• Free life assurance benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24‑hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services.
• A discount of up to 50 % on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year).
• In‑school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks.
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Good transport links and free parking.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Science

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on Thursday 15th January 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after this date.

Sheffield High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. Sheffield High School and the GDST are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.