Science Technician

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust; Bourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust seeks a proactive Science Technician to join Bourne Academy's Science department. You will support teachers, prepare equipment, manage stock, and assist in developing curriculum resources.

The role requires reliability, organisation, and familiarity with science equipment; COSHH awareness is advantageous. DBS checks apply, and closing date is 21 September 2026. 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Reliable and well organised.
• Experience with science equipment and solutions is preferred.
• COSHH understanding would be advantageous.
• Record, monitor and re-order stock and materials.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in the classroom and assist in the preparation of equipment and materials.
• Record, monitor and re-order stock and materials as required.
• Deliver, check and return stock from the classroom and to storage.
• Assist in developing curriculum resources and other staff materials.
• Assist Head of Department in annual audits (where applicable).

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Supports teachers

Stock management

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Ready to Inspire the next generation of scientists!

Science Technician

About Us:

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust has over 550 teaching and support staff working in the four schools (Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Giles Academy and Cowley Academy) that make up our highly successful Trust.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and confident Science Technician to join the Science department at Bourne Academy.

Working as an integral part of the team, the successful candidate will:

• Be reliable and well organised;
• Support the teacher in the classroom and assist in the preparation of equipment and preparation of the classroom;
• Have an understanding and ability to use relevant scientific equipment and solutions;
• Have an understanding of COSHH would be an advantage;
• Record, monitor and re-order stock and materials as required;
• Deliver, check and return stock from the classroom and back to storage;
• Assist in the development of curriculum resources and other support materials for staff;
• Support the Head of Department in annual audits;
• Have experience in a secondary school setting not essential but would be an advantage.

The Trust offers exceptionally pleasant working environments. Our school sites offer a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal and enjoy excellent working relationships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre‑employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up an offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 8am Monday 21st September 2026.

We reserve the right to invite suitable candidates for interview before the closing date.

Our reference: AGS684

Vacancy: Science Technician

Location: Bourne

Salary: GLEA Grade 4, £22,795 - £24,444

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of South Lincolnshire Academies Trust