Senior Science Technician – Team Lead

Marchant Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established academy in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead their technical support team starting January 2026. Responsibilities include managing Science laboratories, overseeing stock and budget, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role offers a highly competitive salary and support for professional development. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and strong management skills.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Dedicated training budget

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Science Technician in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to manage and organize staff effectively.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical support team and manage Science laboratories.
• Oversee stock control and budget input.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Team management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of CLEAPSS procedures

Budget management

Job description

Senior Science Technician – Lead Lab Management and Oversee Junior Technician Team – Portsmouth

A large, high-achieving academy in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support team from January 2026.

• Senior Science Technician required from January 2026.
• Portsmouth-based.
• Academy with excellent Science facilities.

You will lead a team of two subject-specific technicians, managing the entire suite of Science laboratories and prep rooms. The role includes overseeing stock control, budget input, maintaining compliance with safety regulations, and ensuring seamless practical support for all key stages, especially A-Level.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a Science Technician, with prior experience in a supervisory or senior capacity.
• Expert knowledge of CLEAPSS procedures and statutory safety requirements.
• Proven ability to manage a team, delegate tasks, and organize staff rotas effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for high-level stock and budget management.

School Information

The Science faculty is high-profile within the school and benefits from a generous budget and new laboratory equipment. This is a leadership position within the support staff structure. We offer a highly competitive salary for the region and full support for professional management and technical qualifications.

• Leadership role overseeing the technical support team and laboratory suite.
• Highly competitive regional salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Dedicated time and budget for management training and external qualifications.
• Work directly with the Head of Science on strategic resource planning.

Salary

Paid to Regional Support Staff Scale (Highly Competitive)

Application

To apply for this Senior Science Technician position in Portsmouth, please send your most up-to-date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.