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Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 100 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sheffield

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Science Technician – Sheffield
Location: Sheffield
Contract Type: Full-time 
Start Date: October 2025
Salary: £100 - £130 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a skilled Science Technician looking for a flexible role across a variety of secondary schools in Sheffield? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Science Technician to support science departments in multiple local schools, helping to inspire the next generation of scientists.

About the Role:

As a Science Technician, you will play a vital part in the smooth running of the science departments, preparing practical experiments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working across different school environments, and having the flexibility to choose hours that suit their lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and set up equipment for biology, chemistry, and physics experiments

Support teaching staff during practical lessons

Ensure all equipment and materials are stored and maintained safely

Monitor stock levels and order supplies as needed

Follow and enforce health and safety protocols

About You:

We’re looking for a Science Technician who is:

Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented

Experienced in a laboratory or school science setting (preferred, but not essential)

Confident in handling lab equipment and chemicals

Able to work independently and adapt to different school environments

DBS-checked or willing to undergo a DBS application

What We Offer:

Flexible full-time or part-time hours to suit your schedule

Opportunities to work in a variety of secondary schools across Sheffield

Competitive pay rates

Supportive team and ongoing professional development

Whether you're an experienced Science Technician or someone with a background in science looking to step into education support, we’d love to hear from you!

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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