Senior Science Technician

Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,937.00 - £30,843.00 Annually (FTE) Salary prorated between £23,855-£27,581 per annum for 41 weeks, 37 hours per week

Senior Science Technician job summary

Senior Science Technician

£27,203-£30,843 per annum, pro rata to £23,855-£27,581 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.

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 Ringwood School Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ringwood School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ringwood-school-academy

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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