Science Technician
Deer Park School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HT14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,017.00 Annually (FTE) Grade C Step 1 - Actual Annual Salary of £20,635.10 (which is the equivalent of a full-time salary of £26,017)
Science Technician job summary
Ignite your passion for Science
Become a key part of our team at Deer Park School
Science Technician
Science Technician - 35 hours per week, 8:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, Term time only (38 weeks). Grade C Step 1 - Actual Annual Salary of £20,635.10 (which is the equivalent of a full-time salary of £26,017).
Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full.
As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.
Are you a science enthusiast with a talent for organisation and a desire to support the next generation of scientists to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in fostering a love of science in our students.
About the role:
As a Science Technician at Deer Park, you will play a key role in supporting our dynamic science department and ensuring that students engage in safe, inspiring, and effective practical learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and set up equipment for science experiments, demonstrations, and practical lessons.
- Organise and coordinate practical activities, ensuring lessons run smoothly and efficiently.
- Support teaching and learning by assisting staff during practical sessions and contributing to high-quality science education.
- Maintain, manage, and monitor science equipment and resources, ensuring they are safe, well-organised, and readily available for use.
What we're looking for:
We're seeking a candidate with a genuine passion for science and a commitment to student success.
Essential skills and qualifications include:
- GCSE in Science (A-Level in Science preferred).
- Good subject knowledge and ICT skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks and assist in other areas of the school as needed.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
- Patience, tact, and diplomacy.
- A background in Science or previous laboratory experience is highly desirable.
Benefits of working for our Trust include:
- Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
- Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
- Many opportunities for career progression.
- RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events.
- Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
- Extensive department resources and facilities.
- A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
- Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.
- Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
Ready to Inspire?
If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for science, we encourage you to apply! Join our team at Deer Park School and help us ignite a love of learning in our students.
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 17th September 2026.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Deer Park School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 910 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Deer Park School website
Deer Park School is a new seven-form entry secondary school which opened in September 2021 initially with four forms of Year 7 and growing to full capacity of seven forms of entry over the next seven years.
We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.
This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.
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