Science Technician

Priory School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 November 2025

• Closing date

  19 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, over 4 days, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £25,186
• Actual salary: £17,750

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a new member of staff to join our technician team, to help meet the needs of a busy school Science Department.

Some knowledge of, or interest in, Science is needed, but thorough training, in all aspects of the job, will be available.

The ideal candidate will possess a desire to learn and a willingness to tackle a variety of tasks.

The Science Department has nine laboratories - this accommodation is spread over three floors in two separatebuildings. As the job involves delivering supplies and equipment to these rooms, some lifting, carrying and stair climbingwill be necessary.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

• Working in a small, highly motivated team of colleagues
• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme, retail and other discounts

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

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Priory School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory School website
• Email address: recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
• Phone number: 02392 819115
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-school-southsea

Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust and we have been graded as a good school (Ofsted November 2022).

Arranging a visit to Priory School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@priorysouthsea.org.

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