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.
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