Science Technician

Hampton College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton College in Peterborough invites applications for a Science Technician to join our busy Science Department. The role focuses on preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons, maintaining laboratories, and ensuring a safe, well-organised learning environment for students and staff.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in Science and Maths, strong organisational and ICT skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in Science and Maths.
• Excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, equipment and apparatus for practical science lessons.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensure laboratories are kept clean, organised and safe.
• Monitoring and maintain stock levels of scientific materials and equipment.
• Supporting the preparation of teaching resources.
• Working closely with teaching staff and the Senior Science Technician to support the smooth running of the department.

Skills

GCSEs in Science

GCSEs in Maths

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Required as soon as possible

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Are you organised, practical, and passionate about supporting science education?

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our successful Science Department at Hampton College.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning by preparing resources and equipment for practical lessons, maintaining laboratories, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for students and staff.

In this role you will be:

• Preparing materials, equipment and apparatus for practical science lessons.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensure laboratories are kept clean, organised and safe.
• Monitoring and maintain stock levels of scientific materials and equipment.
• Supporting the preparation of teaching resources.
• Working closely with teaching staff and the Senior Science Technician to support the smooth running of the department.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Maths.
• Possesses excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is adaptable, proactive and willing to learn new skills.

Experience working within a school environment, A-Level qualifications in science subjects, a degree-level qualification, or a specialist in Physics would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.

Working Hours:

This is a permanent position between 30 - 37 hours per week, term time only.

Please note that exact working hours can be flexible, in discussion with the successful candidate.

Salary

Technician (Grade 4)

Full-time salary (52 weeks) from £25,614 to £26,427 per annum

Term-time salary (based on 37 hrs per week/term time only) from £21,372 to £22,050 per annum

About Hampton College

Hampton College is an established all-through school (ages 4-19) located in Hampton Vale, Peterborough. It sits within Hampton Academies Trust (HAT) and works closely with neighbouring schools such as Hampton Gardens and Hampton Lakes.

Opened in 2005, the school has grown to serve over 1,620 students across both primary and secondary phases, including a thriving Sixth Form. Our facilities include specialist teaching spaces, a large Sixth Form Centre, and a learning environment that supports academic excellence as well as personal development.

The school’s vision centres on outstanding education, valuing people, promoting high‑quality learning, and maintaining a positive, healthy, community‑focused environment. Our motto that is embedded throughout our school community is Progress, Partnership & Pride.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.