Science Technician Job Halstead Essex

Job start date: 02/11/2026 | Pay: £120 - £135 Per DAY  | School type: Secondary School

Immediate opportunity! Science Technician – Halstead

The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community. Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future. The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

• Contract duration: Temp-to-Perm
• Contract type: FULL_TIME – Hours: 8.30 – 3.30
• Age groups: Secondary School

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic  and confident working with pupils in a Secondary School setting.

We are looking for a candidate who can build positive relationships, adapt to different classroom environments, and support pupils with a range of learning needs.

• GCSEs or equivalent at least C/4 grade in English & Maths. • First Aid Qualification. • Recent experience in a secondary school • Experience of working in a laboratory or other scientific settings

Why work with 4myschools

4myschools is an approved supplier on the Value Match Framework and the GCA Supply Framework. This is a great reason to register with 4myschools as it creates lots of opportunities for our supply staff, many schools are required to move away from agencies not on these frameworks.

We hold the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Gold Standard for Education Recruitment!

• Competitive rates & weekly pay for temp roles.
• Quick & easy application.
• No umbrella company, we pay you fairly & responsibly.
• We never hold back your holiday pay!
• Our experienced consultants listen to your needs.
• Access to CPD & training opportunities.

What you need to start

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – we can help you apply. 
Right to work in the UK. 
Relevant experience or qualifications in education or childcare (desirable). 
Dedication to safeguarding children. 
To lead and manage a team of technicians and provide comprehensive technician support service to staff and students undertaking the science curriculum. • To oversee the general running of the science teaching and preparation areas. 
• To develop and maintain effective systems for the science technician team. • To undertake appraisal of team members in co-operation with the Director of Science/Headteacher • To co-ordinate weekly preparation sheets. • To direct and adjust working arrangements for the team as appropriate to meet fluctuations in workload and ensure cover for absent colleagues as required. • To identify, plan, co-ordinate and undertake team training requirements. • To maintain records of team training and attendance. • To work in collaboration with the Director of Science to set and manage departmental budgets. • To manage departmental equipment and materials and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained. • To ensure periodic and routine inspection and maintenance of departmental equipment and resources. • To work in collaboration with the Head of Science to ensure risk assessments are carried out. • To work in collaboration with teaching staff to disseminate work set for classes due to teacher absence. • To undertake as and when required those duties which are normally the responsibility of science technicians. • To ensure efficient preparation and organisation of equipment for lessons. • To clean equipment and laboratories after lessons and any chemical spillages when they occur. • To support teaching staff and pupils during lessons. • To liaise with caretaking staff and to record any gas/fume problems. • To ensure the application of Health and Safety procedures and to raise awareness of H&S issues specifically in relation to laboratories. 
 
 
 

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Apply for this Science Technician role in Halstead using the application form below! Or email us at info@4myschools.org