Prep School STEAM Technician

job description

Fuel Innovation in the Heart of London’s Scientific Quarter

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a vibrant independent school where confidence, curiosity, and kindness drive everything we do. As a 2025 London Independent School of the Year finalist located right next to Exhibition Road, we are uniquely positioned to inspire the next generation of thinkers. We are looking for a proactive and organized STEAM Technician to join our team in September 2026. In this role, you will be the practical heartbeat of our interdisciplinary curriculum, supporting cutting-edge projects across Science, Art, Robotics, and AI. As we move into enhanced facilities, you will have the chance to shape our learning spaces and help our pupils thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Who We Are Looking For:

Essential

• A practical, organised, and reliable approach to work.

• An interest in supporting STEAM learning, including scientific, creative, and technological disciplines.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Clear communication skills and a flexible, positive attitude.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a science, art, or STEAM technician, or in a practical support role.

• Knowledge or experience of COSHH regulations, chemical handling, and risk assessment.

• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn and apply, CLEAPSS guidance.

• Experience working in a school or educational setting.

• A background or interest in science, art, design, engineering, computer science, robotics, or AI.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team

This permanent, term-time-only position offers the perfect balance of a supportive professional environment and a competitive salary. At Brighton College Prep, you aren’t just maintaining equipment; you are a key collaborator in high-quality, hands-on learning. We offer ongoing professional development and the excitement of being part of a global education leader, Cognita. You’ll work within a warm, welcoming community that values your expertise in keeping our experiments safe and our creative projects inspiring. If you’re ready to bring your technical skills to a school that celebrates discovery every day, we would love to hear from you.