Lead Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Horndean Technology College is seeking a Lead Science Technician to provide strategic, technical and operational leadership to the Science Department. The postholder will coordinate the technician team to ensure high-quality, safe and efficient practical support across Key Stage 3 and 4, in close collaboration with the Science Subject Leader.

The role requires NVQ 3/4, HNC/HND or a science degree (or equivalent lab experience), strong COSHH, CLEAPSS and health & safety knowledge, and prior

Qualifications

• NVQ 3/4, HNC/HND or degree in a science discipline, or equivalent lab experience.
• Deep understanding of COSHH, CLEAPSS, and Health & Safety for school labs.
• Experience leading a technician team and managing chemical inventories.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership to the Science Department.
• Coordinate the technician team to ensure safe, high-quality lab support across KS3/KS4.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work legislation, COSHH, and waste disposal.

Skills

Team leadership

COSHH knowledge

Health & Safety

Laboratory equipment repair

Science technician experience

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND/Bachelors in Science

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Lead Science Technician

37 hours per week (exact hours to be discussed at interview)

41 Weeks a Year

In addition, an annual performance award is available for application up to 3% of FTE salary.

We are looking for a Lead Science technician. The successful candidate would provide critical strategic, technical, and operational leadership to the Science Department. The postholder lead would coordinate the technician team to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient practical support across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Working closely with the Science Subject Leader, the Lead Technician will play a vital operation and advisory role in ensuring statutory compliance under Health and Safety at Work legislation, COSHH guidelines, and CLEAPSS standards. Ideally the successful candidate will have proven experience in managing and developing others, as will line manager the technician team is a key element of this role.

We are looking for a candidate that would have NVQ Level 3/4, HNC, HND, or Degree in a Science-related discipline (or equivalent demonstrably extensive laboratory experience). Deep understanding of COSHH regulations, CLEAPSS guidance, and Health & Safety legislation relevant to school laboratories. Knowledge of standard chemical prep (molar solutions, titrations), safe handling of biological materials, and physics apparatus setup. We would expect them to significant prior experience working as a science technician in an educational or research environment. Proven track record of managing chemical inventories and laboratory waste disposal. Experience troubleshooting and repairing standard laboratory equipment.

Informal enquiries are welcome please contact Nathan Adams, Subject Leader Science, [e-mail]

The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 5 November 2026

What the school offers its staff

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Lead Science Technician

37 hours per week (exact hours to be discussed at interview)

41 Weeks a Year

In addition, an annual performance award is available for application up to 3% of FTE salary.

We are looking for a Lead Science technician. The successful candidate would provide critical strategic, technical, and operational leadership to the Science Department. The postholder lead would coordinate the technician team to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient practical support across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Working closely with the Science Subject Leader, the Lead Technician will play a vital operation and advisory role in ensuring statutory compliance under Health and Safety at Work legislation, COSHH guidelines, and CLEAPSS standards. Ideally the successful candidate will have proven experience in managing and developing others, as will line manager the technician team is a key element of this role.

We are looking for a candidate that would have NVQ Level 3/4, HNC, HND, or Degree in a Science-related discipline (or equivalent demonstrably extensive laboratory experience). Deep understanding of COSHH regulations, CLEAPSS guidance, and Health & Safety legislation relevant to school laboratories. Knowledge of standard chemical prep (molar solutions, titrations), safe handling of biological materials, and physics apparatus setup. We would expect them to significant prior experience working as a science technician in an educational or research environment. Proven track record of managing chemical inventories and laboratory waste disposal. Experience troubleshooting and repairing standard laboratory equipment.

Informal enquiries are welcome please contact Nathan Adams, Subject Leader Science, [e-mail]

The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 5 November 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.