Science Technician

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Science Technician role at Bourne Academy within South Lincolnshire Academies Trust invites an enthusiastic and reliable individual to support science teaching, prepare equipment, and maintain stock and safety in a busy department.

The post requires commitment, DBS checks, and the ability to work 37 hours per week across 40 weeks per year, with the Trust offering a supportive environment and clear opportunities to contribute to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organised

Classroom support

Equipment handling

COSHH awareness

Stock management

Curriculum materials development

Audit support

Secondary school experience (advantage

Job description

Job Description Ready to Inspire the next generation of scientists!

Science Technician

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Reference: AGS684

Vacancy: Science Technician

Location: Bourne

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

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year