About this role
Science Technician - September 2026
37 hours per week term time plus INSET Days and 1 weeks holiday working. Four days per week 08.30-16.30 and the other 08.30 - 16.00 with 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak.
Reports to: Senior Technician and Head of Department
Role Purpose: To prepare, organise and maintain materials and equipment for classroom use to enhance student learning for years 7-13.
Role requirements
Setting up classroom equipment, materials and demonstration experiments:
Each day prepare equipment and chemicals for science lessons. At the end of the school day pack away and wash up after practical lessons, thoroughly clearing the laboratories following Health and Safety regulations for safe disposal of chemicals and bio-hazard material and re-stock equipment kept in laboratories. Contribute to supporting the after-school science club as directed.Ordering and stock control:
Complete the annual inventory of equipment and stock take. Throughout year inform senior Technician of any stocks running low or problems with chemicals/equipment.Maintenance and care of stock and equipment:
Maintenance and care of living organisms for science lessons. All hazardous material checked in at the end of the lesson against prior lists and accounted for. Maintenance and care of equipment and stock including evaluation of its relevance and safety.Demonstrating equipment and techniques:
Designing and making equipment for curriculum experiments Where necessary demonstrating experiments in front of class if teacher requests.Administration:
Occasionally helping with the supervision of students on offsite visits.Corporate and statutory initiatives:
Thoroughly inspect the laboratories at the end of the day. Ensure control and security of radiation equipment. Ensure sinks in all the laboratories are free from debris and safe for cleaners using cleaning agents.The ability to multi- task, be flexible, be able to prioritise and solve problems.
The main contacts
Attending technicians’ development meetings to share ideas and problem solving. Students - regular contact with students on a daily basis. Some direct support in the classroom when demonstrating or supporting practical’s alongside teacher direction. Working Environment
13 Laboratories spread over two floors and in three buildings Delivering and collecting equipment to and from lessons. Occasional outside work, e.g. collecting leaf litter Actioning personal protective equipment relevant to the situation. Physically active role in terms of preparing and carrying equipment. Daily handling and preparation of chemicals and hazardous substances. Context/additional information
Teachers sharing teaching groups’ increases workload with staff sharing a limited number of laboratories. Full training provided, including safe handling and disposal of chemicals, manual handling and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). To undertake all health and safety training as directed using the whole school system and implement in daily work. To raise any health and safety concerns, as they arise, with senior technician for review or action.Entry
Basic IT skills, e.g. Microsoft packages, e-mail and the internet.Initial Induction
Estimated time to become operationally effective: 1 month (generic), 12 months to know annual cycle.Adding value
To be flexible and able to prioritise tasks. Work with technician and teaching colleagues so that lessons and resources meet teaching and learning requirements.Specialist Role
Undergoing specific training in techniques and Health and Safety regulations with regard to biohazards, by shadowing Senior Technician. Attending relevant training courses. To provide ideas on how equipment might be used for investigations across KS3 and KS4. To demonstrate experiments to support teachers in the classroom. (Annual training to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.) To assist A-level specialist technicians as required, e.g. Biology/Chemistry/physics.Please read the Cultural Fit document attached before making your application.
We value our staff and can offer:
Hampshire County Council Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution currently at 17%) Ongoing training and support throughout your career Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Free onsite parking with access to EV vehicle chargers at cost price A fantastic, modern working environment a few steps from the New Forest National Park and short drive from Bournemouth beach.