Senior Science Technician

All Saints' Church of England Academy, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BJ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 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: £12,832.00 - £14,169.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6 SCP16 - 22 FTE £30,519 - £33,699

Senior Science Technician job summary

Senior Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only)

We are seeking an experienced and well‑organised Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support within our Science Department. Working closely with teaching staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe and effective delivery of practical science across all key stages.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the technicians and supporting the head of science in the preparation of materials, equipment and resources for practical lessons

Ensuring the safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and apparatus in line with health and safety regulations whilst maintaining checklists and records.

Maintaining laboratories, prep rooms and equipment to a high standard

To assist in the development of lesson/work plans, administration of coursework, work sheets etc.

To contribute to planning, development and organisation of systems, procedures and policies ensuring manuals and guidance are updated accordingly.

Supporting teachers in the classroom during practical activities and demonstrations

To take a lead role in the design, development and maintenance of any specialist equipment or other resources to support teaching and learning activities, under the direction of the Head of Department.

Providing guidance and support to other technicians within the team

Managing stock levels, ordering materials and overseeing deliveries

To maintain and undertake basic repairs to apparatus, machinery and equipment where practical to do so or arrange alternative servicing by approved contractors.

We are looking for someone with strong scientific knowledge, excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. Experience working in a school science environment is highly desirable.

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 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 All Saints' Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 696 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: All Saints' Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/all-saints-church-of-england-academy

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