General Technician

Overview

General Technician

We require, as soon as possible, a General Technician to assist our strong Science department in school. The role will include working as part of the team to ensure a safe working environment by providing and maintaining resources and offering assistance and support to the Science Technicians and Science teachers. Key duties include assisting Science Technicians with the preparation of basic practicals, cleaning and maintaining equipment, monitoring and replenishing supplies and maintaining and organising the science preparation rooms. Please see the job description for full details of this important role in school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.

Additional information, including a job description, person specification and hours of work, is available in the Information Pack or from our website: www.sandon.essex.sch.uk or by contacting Recruitment on 01245 473611 or email Recruitment@sandon.essex.sch.uk.

Job Details

GENERAL TECHNICIAN ________________________________________________________________________

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Science Technicians

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Working as part of the Science Department Team, to provide the resources, safe working environment, assistance and support to the teaching staff.

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DUTIES:

Assist the Senior Science Technicians with preparation of practicals
Unloading/loading dishwasher
Handwashing specialist equipment
Distribute clean glassware and maintain supplies of general equipment in labs. Notify technicians of low stocks
Monitor stock of revision guides, process sales and update electronic stock list
Routine cleaning/sanitizing of specs and goggles
Routine laundering of lab coats
Distribute paper towels and monitor soap supplies to labs and main prep room and liaise with site team when required
Monitor and replenish paper folder in labs
Monitor and replenish scissors, pencils and glue in labs
Empty broken glass bins in labs and main prep room
Monitor and replenish spill kits in labs
Monitor fire safety sand
Water and maintain laboratory plants
Maintain prep room stationery and printing supplies, liaising with Resources and Site Team when required
Source and purchase weekly supply of perishable goods for practicals
Photocopying when required
Replenish student chemical supplies as required
Reassembling used practical kits after use in lessons
Deliver and collect textbooks to labs
Clearing equipment of returned practicals as directed

Undertake other duties from time to time as may reasonably be required, having regard to the purpose and grade of the post.

In all the above to have regard to the curriculum area and whole school policies.

OTHER:

To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development, and training opportunities in discussion with line manager
To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace
To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunity Policy
The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This job description is not an exhaustive list, and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.

To undertake any other duties under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher

General Technician - Person Specification

It is likely that the successful candidate will satisfy the following specification:

Attributes	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	Good standard of education	Science GCSEs
Previous experience	Working in a busy environment
Professional competence	Attention to detail Effective communication skills
Personal qualities	Enthusiastic Flexibility and adaptability Approachable Good interpersonal skills Sense of humour Good health Ability to work well in a team

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £16141 to £16399 per year

Location

The Sandon School
Molrams Lane
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 7AQ

Supporting documents

- Application form Support Staff 2025-2026 download_for_offline
  
  download_for_offlineApplication form Support Staff 2025-2026
- General Technician Information Pack Jan 2026 download_for_offline
  
  download_for_offlineGeneral Technician Information Pack Jan 2026

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: Midday Friday 5 December 2025