Full Time Position | September 2026
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, West London
Pay: £90 - £150 per day, dependent on experience
Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 most days, with two later finishes (16:30) per week to support after-school clubs
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident Senior Science Technician to join and help lead the Science department of a large, co-educational academy secondary school with sixth form, based in Kensington and Chelsea. Part of a well-established multi-academy trust, the school was recently praised by Ofsted for exceptional leadership, governance and pupil behaviour and serves around 1,300 pupils aged 11-18 with a strong and popular sixth form.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Science technician who enjoys responsibility and variety, someone who is confident supporting practical delivery at the highest levels (including A Level), comfortable mentoring less experienced colleagues and happy to take on the full range of duties that come with a busy, high-achieving science department, including care of the department's small animals.
About the Role:
Working at the heart of the Science department, you will take a lead role in supporting practical delivery across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, from KS3 through to A Level, while also leading and developing a small team of technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver all responsibilities expected of a Senior Technician within the department
- Lead, support and train a team of two technicians, including a new starter who will need guidance on delivering A Level Chemistry practicals
- Personally lead and deliver A-Level Biology practicals, as well as KS3 and KS4 (AQA) required practicals
- Prepare, set up and clear away equipment and materials for practical lessons across all science disciplines
- Support teaching staff during practicals and demonstrations
- Care for the department's small animals as part of day-to-day duties
- Maintain laboratories, prep rooms and storage areas to a high standard of organisation and safety
- Order, manage and monitor stock of laboratory materials, chemicals and equipment
- Ensure compliance with CLEAPSS guidance and school health and safety policies
- Use Lablogger to manage departmental stock, bookings and technician workflows
- Support with after-school science clubs on two days per week
About You:
- Science-related degree, A-Level or equivalent laboratory experience
- Previous experience as a Senior Science Technician, or a Science Technician ready to step up (essential)
- Confident delivering A Level practical work, ideally Biology and/or Chemistry
- Experience leading, training or mentoring junior colleagues
- Familiarity with Lablogger (desirable)
- Strong understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures, including CLEAPSS guidance
- A positive, solutions-focused team player who is approachable, polite and reliable
- Comfortable with a varied role, including the day-to-day care of the department's animals
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils
Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency, specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across England. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across London to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and administrative staff.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise and a people-first approach in the education sector.
Why join Aspire People?
- Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
- The opportunity to join a large, well-resourced secondary school with sixth form in Kensington and Chelsea
- Competitive pay at £90 - £150 per day, dependent on experience
- Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term and day-to-day roles
- Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
- Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Next Steps:
Get in touch with Kane directly with an up-to-date CV:
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£90.00 - £150.00 per day