Science Technician
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 425e5942-75b0-43fc-8962-07fecd784614 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
SALARY AND HOURS OF WORK
Scale D/E, Points 6 – 11
Actual Salary: £15,547 - £16,835 gross per annum (£25,183- £27,269 FTE) pay award pending
27.5 hours per week, 5.5 hours per day Monday to Friday. Working hours to be discussed at interview.
39 working weeks per year, which is term-time, plus 5 training days.
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
• The Science technician team will have joint responsibility for the short, medium- and long-term management of technical support in the science department. This will include supervising and planning the work of the Laboratory Practical Assistant, by providing regular daily/weekly/monthly schedule that includes all of the science department laboratories and prep rooms
• It is expected that each technician will undertake appropriate training (in-house and through external providers) to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the work.
Full details available in the Applicant Pack and our school website
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members the following benefits
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
SALARY AND HOURS OF WORK
Scale D/E, Points 6 – 11
Actual Salary: £15,547 - £16,835 gross per annum (£25,183- £27,269 FTE) pay award pending
27.5 hours per week, 5.5 hours per day Monday to Friday. Working hours to be discussed at interview.
39 working weeks per year, which is term-time, plus 5 training days.
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
• The Science technician team will have joint responsibility for the short, medium- and long-term management of technical support in the science department. This will include supervising and planning the work of the Laboratory Practical Assistant, by providing regular daily/weekly/monthly schedule that includes all of the science department laboratories and prep rooms
• It is expected that each technician will undertake appropriate training (in-house and through external providers) to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the work.
Full details available in the Applicant Pack and our school website
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members the following benefits
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.