Graduate Science Technician

Location: Islington, North London
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, 1-Year Fixed Term
Start Date: September 2025
Recruiter: Ryan at KPI Education

Are you a science graduate with a passion for practical learning and an interest in working in education?

Would you enjoy a hands-on role supporting experiments, equipment, and pupils in a vibrant school science department?

A dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a Graduate Science Technician to support their KS3–KS5 science laboratories. This is the perfect opportunity for a graduate interested in education, lab work, or even a future in teaching science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing equipment and resources for science lessons
• Assisting with practical demonstrations and lab experiments
• Maintaining and organising laboratory equipment
• Managing chemical inventories and ensuring safety compliance
• Supporting students during practical’s under the direction of science teachers
• Providing general support to the science department

You’ll work closely with teaching staff to ensure the smooth running of biology, chemistry, and physics lessons, and gain fantastic experience in a professional lab and school setting.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A science graduate (biology, chemistry, physics or related field)
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with lab equipment and basic scientific procedures
• Enthusiastic about supporting young people in their learning
• Interested in a potential teaching or education pathway

Why Apply?

• £25,000 salary equivalent
• Full-time, term-time only (school hours)
• Valuable lab and classroom experience
• Opportunities for teacher training or further STEM education roles
• Training provided – no prior school lab experience needed

This is a fantastic entry role for science graduates looking for real-world school-based lab experience. Many of our placed candidates have gone on to become teachers or laboratory managers.

Apply Today

If you’re a science graduate ready to step into an educational role, send your CV to Ryan at KPI Education now. September start – interviews ongoing.

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