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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    14 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Chemistry

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday, 5.5 hours per day. Hours to be discussed at interview.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Scale D/E Points 6-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

SALARY AND HOURS OF WORK

Scale D/E, Points 6 – 11

Actual Salary: £15,547 - £16,835 gross per annum (£25,183- £27,269 FTE) pay award pending

27.5 hours per week, 5.5 hours per day Monday to Friday. Working hours to be discussed at interview.

39 working weeks per year, which is term-time, plus 5 training days.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

  • The Science technician team will have joint responsibility for the short, medium- and long-term management of technical support in the science department. This will include supervising and planning the work of the Laboratory Practical Assistant, by providing regular daily/weekly/monthly schedule that includes all of the science department laboratories and prep rooms
  • It is expected that each technician will undertake appropriate training (in-house and through external providers) to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the work.

Full details available in the Applicant Pack and our school website

What the school offers its staff

Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members the following benefits

Core Benefits

  • A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
  • Occupational sick pay.
  • Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
  • Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
  • All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
  • Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
  • Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.

Flexible Benefits

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eligibility to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

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About Parkstone Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1248 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01202 605605

Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.

Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.

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