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Teaching Personnel

£90 - 110 per day

Shirley

Temporary | Full Time

01/05/2026

No

Location: Shirley, Croydon
Hours:

  • 8:00am – 2:00pm (no break) OR
  • Finish at 2:30pm with a break
    Days: Monday to Friday
    Contract: Temporary – Immediate start until end of June

We are seeking a Science Technician to support the Science Department at a secondary school in Shirley, Croydon. This is a full-time, temporary role starting immediately and running until the end of June.

  • Preparing and setting up equipment and materials for science lessons (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
  • Supporting teaching staff during practical lessons when required
  • Ensuring laboratories are clean, tidy and safe
  • Managing and maintaining stock of equipment and chemicals
  • Following health & safety procedures and COSHH regulations
  • Safely disposing of waste materials
  • Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a laboratory environment (preferred)
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of health & safety procedures in a school or lab setting
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
  • Consistent weekday hours
  • Supportive school environment
  • Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
  • Immediate start

Apply today to secure an immediate start.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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