Science Technician

Hitchin Boys' School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) H2 - H3 depending on experience; actual salary will be pro-rated based on part-time hours/weeks worked.

Science Technician job summary

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Grade: H2.3 - H3.6 (FTE £24,796 - £25,989)

Actual Salary up to £16,811 - £17,620 (based on 30 hours per week)

20 - 30 Hours per week, Mon-Fri, Term Time only

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is an outstanding and over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.

We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Science Technician to support the Science Department.

The main purpose of the Science Technician role is to provide equipment and resources for class practical work, demonstrations, assessments and examinations and supporting teaching staff. No prior knowledge of science syllabus, curriculum and specifications is necessary since full external and on the job training will be provided

Responsibilities include:

• carrying out preparatory work for science classes
• clearing away apparatus, materials and equipment after use and returning items to store
• disposing of waste (including hazardous waste) as appropriate
• supporting teaching staff to carry out their roles especially with regard to departmental procedures, including Health & Safety issues.

Person Specification:

• Knowledge of COSHH and CLEAPSS (desirable) to maintain compliance with H&S Regulations
• A level standard Science qualification
• Team-worker with ability to build effective working relationships with staff and pupils.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• IT Literate
• Quick to learn, flexible and able to work effectively using own initiative
• Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome.

Applications should be submitted via My New Term

Application deadline: 9:00am, Monday 13th July 2026*

Interviews: w/c 13th July 2026

*Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position. However, we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups, as we celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

Please visit the school website https://www.hitchinboys.co.uk. for further information on our school

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

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

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 Hitchin Boys' School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hitchin Boys' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hitchin-boys-school

Overview


Hitchin Boys’ School is a high achieving, all-ability, single sex school with over 1,300 pupils (aged 11-18) on roll and a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the  Hitchin Schools’ consortium. 


We want all our pupils to leave Hitchin Boys' School having had a rich and fulfilling experience that enables them to enter an ever-changing world being Strong and True.  We want them to leave as ambassadors for the future, embracing our core values to make a positive difference, leading and shaping the communities and world they encounter.  We want them to have strength of character and a versatile and agile mind.  Through this, they will flourish.


The school honours our history, but is also ambitious for our future, and strives for excellence by ensuring we have:


* A school where everyone matters; the whole community can be true to themselves and others


* High Expectations


* Aspirational outcomes


* First rate opportunities underpinned by high quality resources.


Teaching and learning remain at the heart of everything we do.  Pupils are exposed to a broad and challenging curriculum, drawing on the very best practices and research.  We review out provision ensuring every key stage provides academic rigour, breadth and depth, whilst promoting strong literacy and oracy skills.  Through personalisation we will ensure all members of the school community can fully access and participate in the curriculum.

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