Science Technician

Twynham Learning; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Twynham School in Christchurch seeks an enthusiastic Science Technician to support teaching staff, prepare resources and maintain labs. The role offers permanent terms and can be full time or part time, with a fixed annual salary in the £25k range.

You will work under the Head of Science to ensure safe, well-prepared lessons and high-quality resources, contributing to an inclusive and proactive school culture.

Qualifications

• Technician with higher level qualifications or substantial experience in science education.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with students and staff.
• Motivation to work in an educational setting with energy and a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Support science teaching staff by preparing resources, apparatus and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain classrooms, laboratories and workshops, carrying out repairs as needed.
• Ensure health and safety is prioritised in all activities.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Educational environment experience

Enthusiasm

Education

Higher level qualifications/experience

Job description

Weeks per year School term-times, Trust Training Days and INSET days

Vacancy details

Start date ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)

Contract term Permanent

Working hours Full time or part time hours

Weeks per year School term-times, Trust Training Days and INSET days

Grade 5

Salary range (per annum) Support staff salary points 5-6
£25,583 - £25,989 (FTE)
With a pay award pending

Location Twynham School

Reports to Head of Science

About The Post

We are looking for someone to provide specialist technical support to our science teaching staff. You will use your specialist technical knowledge to help ensure that our students experience excellent Science lessons which are well prepared, fully resourced and safe.
Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We are a truly inclusive secondary school where achievement is high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special. There is an energy about Twynham School; we are entering an exciting decade for the school; our Trust and our community and successful applicants can be confident that they will be working in a truly great environment.

We Are Looking For An Outstanding Individual Who Will

• contribute to lessons by demonstrating, supervising and advising students
• prepare and assemble science teaching resources, apparatus and equipment – designing developing and maintaining these as required
• prepare and maintain classrooms, laboratories and workshops and undertake reasonable repairs
• ensure that health and safety is a top priority
• passionately believe in the power of education to change lives
• promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What We Can Offer You

• the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and exciting organisation with wonderful young people and exceptional colleagues
• high quality continued professional development and opportunities to progressAutomatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• a trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• a welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• the opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• are a technician with higher level of qualifications/experience/expertise who can undertake more advanced work
• possess excellent communication skills
• want the challenge of working in an educational environment
• work with energy and enthusiasm
• embrace our highly supportive and professional culture

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact [e-mail]

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Job Description

Science Technician Job Description

Location

Twynham School
Sopers Lane
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1JF

Application forms

• Application Form
• Diversity questionnaire
• Privacy Notice