Science Technician – Secondary School – Bournemouth

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful secondary school in Bournemouth is looking to appoint an organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to join its well-established Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and wants to play an important role in supporting outstanding science education.

Working alongside experienced Science teachers and technicians, you will prepare practical experiments, maintain laboratories and ensure equipment is ready for lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The successful candidate will help create a safe, organised and engaging learning environment where students can develop practical scientific skills and curiosity.

This role would suit someone with laboratory experience or a science background who enjoys supporting teaching and learning behind the scenes.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school committed to delivering an ambitious Science curriculum that encourages investigation, innovation and academic excellence. Students are supported to become confident learners through engaging practical experiences and excellent teaching, while staff benefit from a collaborative working culture built on continuous improvement and professional development.

The school has invested significantly in modern laboratories, specialist equipment and practical resources, ensuring students experience high-quality science education throughout their time at the school.

Leaders place significant emphasis on staff wellbeing and recognise the valuable contribution made by every member of the support staff team.

Science Department

The Science department delivers Biology, Chemistry and Physics across KS3, KS4 and KS5 and is recognised for its strong practical curriculum and excellent examination outcomes.

As Science Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing practical equipment and materials for Science lessons.

• Setting up Biology, Chemistry and Physics experiments.

• Preparing chemical solutions safely and accurately.

• Maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus.

• Ordering and monitoring laboratory stock.

• Ensuring laboratories comply with health and safety legislation.

• Supporting teachers during practical demonstrations where required.

• Maintaining chemical inventories and storage systems.

• Safely disposing of laboratory waste.

• Preparing practical resources for GCSE and A-Level practical assessments.

• Supporting STEM events, Science Week and enrichment activities.

• Keeping laboratories clean, organised and fully equipped.

The successful candidate will join a highly supportive department where teamwork, organisation and practical excellence are central to delivering exceptional science education.

Requirements

• Previous Science Technician or laboratory experience is desirable.

• Good knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good practical ability.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

• Good IT skills.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Application

To apply for this Science Technician position, please send your CV as soon as possible.