Senior Science Technician

Calthorpe Park School; Fleet; On-site; GBP 25,002 - 30,558; Full time

Job summary

Calthorpe Park School in Fleet invites applications for a Senior Science Technician. This is a full-time role (37 hours per week, 40 weeks a year) with a start date in September 2026 and a salary of £24,371 per annum (FTE £27,780).

You will lead on practical preparation, maintain equipment, support teaching staff and help ensure the smooth running of the Science Department, contributing to high standards of science education.

Qualifications

• Experience as a science technician or similar role.
• Ability to prepare practical work and maintain equipment.
• Support teaching staff and manage department operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on practical preparation for lessons.
• Maintain and calibrate science equipment.
• Support science teachers during experiments.
• Ensure smooth running of the science technician department.

Skills

Science education

Practical science

Organisational skills

Tools

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

* Senior Science TechnicianFast Apply# Senior Science TechnicianEmployerLocation: Fleet, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £24,371 per annum (FTE £27,780 per annum)Posted: 22nd July 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 2nd September 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1566381Suitable for: Other Graduates; ApprenticesStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Suitable for: Other Graduates; Apprentices* Job ID: 1566381* Share :**The School**Calthorpe Park School is a highly successful place to learn and grow. The school's recent growth has created many ongoing opportunities for staff to develop, enhance and advance their careers within the same institution.We pride ourselves on the excellence of our exam results, but our ethos is to support all students to have the opportunity to succeed and the experience of success in a culture of respect, integrity, kindness, aspiration and resilience. These are the tenets of 'The Calthorpe Way'. We aim to educate the whole child for the whole of their life by inspiring minds, shaping characters and nurturing futures.Our centralised disruption free learning behaviour policy insures calm and purposeful lessons for all our students and teachers.**Job / Person Summary**We are seeking an experienced Senior Science Technician to join our dynamic Science Department. The successful candidate will lead on practical preparation, maintain equipment, support teaching staff and help ensure the smooth running of the Science technician department. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, excellent organisation skills and a passion for Science Education.This post is for 37 hours per week for 40 weeks of the year (including INSET days). Start time between 8am and 8.15am. Finish time between 4pm and 4.30pm.Salary: £24,371 per annum (FTE £27,780 per annum), Grade D1Start date: September 2026We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Calthorpe Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.### Calthorpe Park School