Science Technician: Inspire Students in a Modern Lab

Deer Park School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RAISE Education Trust benefits

Job summary

Deer Park School invites applications for a Science Technician to join our dynamic science department. The role is 35 hours per week, 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only (38 weeks). The actual annual salary is £20,635.10, equating to £26,017 full-time.

You will help prepare experiments, support lessons, and maintain equipment. We seek a science enthusiast with strong organisation and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Science (A-Level in Science preferred).
• Good ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks and assist in other areas of the school as needed.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
• Patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• A background in Science or previous laboratory experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment for science experiments, demonstrations, and practical lessons.
• Organise and coordinate practical activities, ensuring lessons run smoothly and efficiently.
• Support teaching and learning by assisting staff during practical sessions and contributing to high-quality science education.
• Maintain, manage, and monitor science equipment and resources, ensuring they are safe, well-organised, and readily available for use.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Patience

Diplomacy

Laboratory experience

Education

GCSE in Science

A-Level in Science

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

Deer Park School invites applications for a Science Technician to join our dynamic science department. The role is 35 hours per week, 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only (38 weeks). The actual annual salary is £20,635.10, equating to £26,017 full-time.

You will help prepare experiments, support lessons, and maintain equipment. We seek a science enthusiast with strong organisation and a commitment to student success.