Lead Science Technician
Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week (exact hours to be discussed at interview) Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 16:00 & Friday 07:30 – 15:30 41 Weeks a Year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary Grade D - Actual Salary - £25805 - £28391 (FTE £28697 - £31573) In addition, an annual performance award is available for application up to 3% of FTE salary.
What skills and experience we're looking for
HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Barton Cross, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325
Email: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Lead Science Technician
37 hours per week (exact hours to be discussed at interview)
Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 16:00 & Friday 07:30 – 15:30
41 Weeks a Year
Salary Grade D - Actual Salary - £25805 - £28391 (FTE £28697 - £31573)
In addition, an annual performance award is available for application up to 3% of FTE salary.
We are looking for a Lead Science technician. The successful candidate would provide critical strategic, technical, and operational leadership to the Science Department. The postholder lead would coordinate the technician team to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient practical support across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Working closely with the Science Subject Leader, the Lead Technician will play a vital operation and advisory role in ensuring statutory compliance under Health and Safety at Work legislation, COSHH guidelines, and CLEAPSS standards. Ideally the successful candidate will have proven experience in managing and developing others, as will line manager the technician team is a key element of this role.
We are looking for a candidate that would have NVQ Level 3/4, HNC, HND, or Degree in a Science-related discipline (or equivalent demonstrably extensive laboratory experience). Deep understanding of COSHH regulations, CLEAPSS guidance, and Health & Safety legislation relevant to school laboratories. Knowledge of standard chemical prep (molar solutions, titrations), safe handling of biological materials, and physics apparatus setup. We would expect them to significant prior experience working as a science technician in an educational or research environment. Proven track record of managing chemical inventories and laboratory waste disposal. Experience troubleshooting and repairing standard laboratory equipment.
Informal enquiries are welcome please contact Nathan Adams, Subject Leader Science, nathan.adams@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please complete a Support Staff Application Form which can be found on the working with us page on the College website. Please do not send CV's.
Please return completed application forms to: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 5 November 2026
What the school offers its staff
HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Barton Cross, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325
Email: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Lead Science Technician
37 hours per week (exact hours to be discussed at interview)
Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 16:00 & Friday 07:30 – 15:30
41 Weeks a Year
Salary Grade D - Actual Salary - £25805 - £28391 (FTE £28697 - £31573)
In addition, an annual performance award is available for application up to 3% of FTE salary.
We are looking for a Lead Science technician. The successful candidate would provide critical strategic, technical, and operational leadership to the Science Department. The postholder lead would coordinate the technician team to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient practical support across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Working closely with the Science Subject Leader, the Lead Technician will play a vital operation and advisory role in ensuring statutory compliance under Health and Safety at Work legislation, COSHH guidelines, and CLEAPSS standards. Ideally the successful candidate will have proven experience in managing and developing others, as will line manager the technician team is a key element of this role.
We are looking for a candidate that would have NVQ Level 3/4, HNC, HND, or Degree in a Science-related discipline (or equivalent demonstrably extensive laboratory experience). Deep understanding of COSHH regulations, CLEAPSS guidance, and Health & Safety legislation relevant to school laboratories. Knowledge of standard chemical prep (molar solutions, titrations), safe handling of biological materials, and physics apparatus setup. We would expect them to significant prior experience working as a science technician in an educational or research environment. Proven track record of managing chemical inventories and laboratory waste disposal. Experience troubleshooting and repairing standard laboratory equipment.
Informal enquiries are welcome please contact Nathan Adams, Subject Leader Science, nathan.adams@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please complete a Support Staff Application Form which can be found on the working with us page on the College website. Please do not send CV's.
Please return completed application forms to: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 5 November 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Horndean Technology College
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1288 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392590843
Learning and student achievement is at the heart of all we do, within and beyond the curriculum. We are committed to achieving excellence for all our students, whether it is in public examinations, on the sports field, in a technology challenge or by taking part in a musical or dance production; the opportunities are extensive. Our curriculum is ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted), providing students with many choices and different ways of learning.
In addition to this we are fortunate to have a highly dedicated and well qualified staff that teach engaging lessons and support our young people in becoming responsible and successful future citizens. Education is the key to the future: it only happens once in a young person’s life and we make it our duty and responsibility to ensure that it is the best it can be for every student.
An outstanding education for all is our vision and the right of every student. I welcome you to visit the College at any time to witness happy, safe and successful learning.
Mrs J A Summerfield
Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Horndean Technology College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk.
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