Science Technician

Hampton Gardens Secondary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HR

52 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  From September 2025

• Closing date

  8 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,253.00 - £14,308.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary for 26 hours per week, term time only. Support staff pay award pending

Science Technician job summary

Are you passionate about science and keen to support the next generation of scientists? We are seeking a part-time Science Technician to join our friendly and dedicated team at Hampton Gardens School.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging and practical science lessons. You’ll work closely with the Head of Science and our experienced technician team to ensure our classrooms are well-equipped, safe, and ready for learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and maintaining equipment and materials for science experiments.
• Supporting teachers with practical classroom resources.
• Ensuring classrooms are clean, safe, and well-organised.
• Managing stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
• Contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the Science Department.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised, methodical, and able to work independently.
• Flexible and adaptable to a varied workload.
• Good communicator, with both staff and students.
• Enthusiastic about science and education.

Experience in a similar role or science environment is desirable, and a good understanding of Health & Safety is essential. A science qualification (GCSE or higher) is required.

Working Hours

• 26 hours per week, term time only (190 days per year).
• Hours of work are flexible and can be negotiated with the successful candidate, taking the school day timings into consideration.

Salary:

(Grade 4)

Full-time salary (52 weeks) From: £24,309 to £24,404

Term-time salary (26 hrs p/w) From: £14,253 to £14,308

How to Apply

If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application through MyNewTerm.

• Please complete all sections of the application form. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
• Your personal statement should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.

If you have any questions , please contact the HR Team in the first instance via jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.

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.

About Hampton Gardens Secondary School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1264 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hampton Gardens Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hampton-gardens-secondary-school

Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form.

Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.

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