Science Technician

Robert May's School, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NA

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  6 February 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: £17,514.00 - £18,250.00 Annually (Actual) GRADE C £25,186 - £26,244 FTE

Science Technician job summary

The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Technicians to support teachers in the Science department with the preparation of teaching materials and setting up demonstration experiments to enhance student learning. Prior experience in laboratory work is desirable and an interest in science and an eagerness to learn are key. Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills are required in order to carry out the key responsibilities of this role which include:

• the operation and maintenance of our well-stocked and equipped preparation rooms

• timely and effective preparation and delivery of substances, equipment and resources for Science lessons

• controlling stock and liaising with the Senior Technician regarding orders

• providing support during lessons

The successful candidate will have:

• excellent communication/interpersonal skills

• a high standard of literacy and numeracy

• the ability to work under pressure

• the ability to work on own initiative

A full induction will be provided, with training and support as necessary.

The vacancy is for 30 hours per week, term time (39 working weeks). This would ideally include 8am-3:30pm four days a week (with a flexible day off) but the hours could equally be split over five days There is flexibility in working hours for the right candidate.

Robert May’s School is a popular 11-16 Academy school in a beautiful and easy-to-access part of Hampshire. We have a strong record of academic achievement and our ethos of mutual respect, hard work and attention to excellence is well-known in the area.

For an informal discussion or an application form please contact Mrs Lisa Shackleton, HR Manager by email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com or visit the school’s website www.rmays.org

Interviews will take place shortly after this date.

Robert May’s School 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 an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

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

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.

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 Robert May's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1319 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robert May's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-may-s-school

Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.

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