About This Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic technician to work with our Senior Science Technician provide support and assistance in the delivery of practical and project work within the Science Department. We have seven main teaching laboratories, a Science studio and a central prep room. Good communication and interpersonal skills with a range of audiences together with excellent organisational skills are very important. The successful candidate will be a team player who is flexible and able to multi-task. You will also have an excellent working knowledge of health and safety within a laboratory environment.
The post holder will have daily contact with pupils and staff and therefore must have the ability to relate effectively to all adults and young people.
Hours: 36 hours per week, term-time only contract.
About Us
Buxton School is an All-Through 3-16 learning environment situated in Leytonstone, London. Buxton opens doors for our community. We are an honest, kind family of learners, inspiring ambition for our pupils’ futures. Together with parents, we aim to enable every pupil to fulfil their potential. We provide a secure and caring environment where we strive to ensure that every pupil will develop a sense of pride, enjoyment and ownership in their school and their learning.
An excellent induction programme is provided for new staff.
What We Offer
Buxton School offers staff:
A wide range of opportunities for Staff CPD
A supportive Governing body and experienced Leadership Team
A creative and inspiring curriculum
An on-site Staff Gym
An employee assistance programme through which you can access up to 3 free counselling sessions per year with BACP accredited counsellors
Access to the ‘Techscheme’ which enables you to purchase the latest technology pre-tax
Access to the ‘Cyclescheme’ which enables you to purchase bicycles pre-tax
One paid wellbeing day off each year for staff who have been with us for two terms
A strong commitment to your professional development and career management
An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and creative team
A two-week October half-term break
One paid wellbeing day off each year for staff who have been with us for two terms
A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
An opportunity to think and work within practice that is centred on the whole child, from 3.5 months to 16 years
We believe that we can transform the learning of generations of children by having the full range of children on one site led by staff and supported by a community who share common values, learning and curriculum aims, polices, and practices in our All-Through school.
Find Out More and Apply
Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.
Closing date: Friday 10th April 2026.
We may call applicants for an interview and appoint before the deadline if we are especially interested in their application.
Buxton School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.