Science Technician - Private School - Leeds - ASAP Start

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Looking for a private school with a flourishing Science department in Leeds ?

A prestigious private school with an exceptional, nationally respected Science department is seeking a skilled, proactive, and dedicated Science Technician to join its thriving academic community.

Job Overview

Our client is recruiting for a Science Technician to begin as soon as possible. This outstanding private, co-educational school is renowned for:

• its superb academic standards,

• a deeply supportive pastoral ethos, and

• a rich and varied co-curricular programme.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting practical science teaching across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, ensuring lessons are well-prepared, safe, and engaging. You will work closely with experienced teaching staff and support highly motivated pupils with a strong enthusiasm for scientific enquiry.

The School

This is a school where excellence in Science is truly celebrated. The department is widely recognised for its high academic outcomes, well-equipped laboratories, and strong emphasis on hands-on experimentation and investigative learning.

Pupils benefit from:

• a broad and ambitious science curriculum,

• regular practical and experimental work,

• exposure to modern scientific techniques and equipment, and

• opportunities to develop analytical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific curiosity.

Parents frequently praise the school’s nurturing environment, strong academic values, and commitment to developing confident, inquisitive, and well-rounded young people.

Staff describe the school as supportive, well-led, and professionally rewarding, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, autonomy, and continuous professional development.

Benefits typically include:

• Outstanding CPD and opportunities for career progression

• Modern laboratories and exceptional technical resources

• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing

• Fee remission (where applicable)

• A vibrant co-curricular programme including STEM clubs, science competitions, enrichment activities, and educational visits

Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience

Science Technician – Experience and Qualifications

• A qualification in Science or a related discipline (or equivalent laboratory experience)

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a laboratory setting (desirable)

• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures, including COSHH

• Excellent organisational and practical skills

• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and other technicians

• Confidence supporting practical work across all key stages

• The legal right to work in the UK

Application

If you are a reliable, organised, and enthusiastic Science Technician looking to join a private school with an outstanding Science department, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.