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  • Closing date

    4 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 May 2025

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Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£26,155.00 - £28,876.00 Annually (FTE) £26,155-£28,876 per annum, pro rata to £23,438-£25,877 per annum for 41 weeks, 37 hours per week

Senior Science Technician job summary

Senior Science Technician

£26,155-£28,876 per annum, pro rata to £23,438-£25,877 per annum.

37 hours a week, term time plus 2 week’s holiday working - 4 days a week 8.30am-4.30pm and the other day 8.30am-4pm everyday with an unpaid lunchbreak of 30 minutes.

Are you a passionate and experienced science technician ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a dynamic, educational environment where your expertise directly supports student learning? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead the technical services within our vibrant Science Department. This is a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality science education by providing expert technical support, managing resources, and ensuring the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical Leadership: Oversee and maintain the delivery of technical services, supporting staff and students with equipment and materials during practical lessons.

  • Curriculum Support: Collaborate with teaching staff to identify and develop technical needs aligned with the science curriculum.

  • Health & Safety Champion: Ensure all practices meet health and safety regulations, staying up to date with CLEAPSS guidance and best practices.

  • Team Management: Lead, manage, and support the professional development of our dedicated team of science technicians.

  • Training & Support: Provide essential laboratory safety training for non-specialist users such as cover supervisors and teaching assistants.

  • Resource Management: Take responsibility for the science department budget, including procurement, stock management, and processing financial authorisations.
What we’re looking for:
      • A strong background in technical science/lab experience
      • Managing stock control and keeping records
      • A recognised qualification in Science at A Level or above
      • Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
      • A proactive attitude and a passion for supporting education
      • Knowledge of current health and safety standards relevant to a science lab environment
      • Confident basic user of IT

        At Ringwood School you’ll become part of a supportive, forward-thinking school community that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on students’ learning experiences while developing your own career.

        To find out more get in touch today

        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.

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        About Ringwood School Academy

        School type
        Academy, ages 11 to 18
        Education phase
        Secondary
        School size
        1626 pupils enrolled
        Age range
        11 to 18
        Ofsted report
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        A large thriving oversubscribed 11 - 18 Comprehensive situated in beautiful surroundings close to the New Forest and the Hampshire / Dorset coastline. As a Teaching School we pride ourselves in being able to provide high quality professional development opportunities for all staff.

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