Science Technician - Priory School

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Required from January 2027

Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 days, term time only

Salary: BET Grade 3 Point A: FTE £26,018 actual salary: £18,337

We are looking for a new member of staff to join our technician team, to help meet the needs of a busy school Science Department.

Some knowledge of, or interest in, Science is needed, but thorough training, in all aspects of the job, will be available.

The ideal candidate will possess a desire to learn and a willingness to tackle a variety of tasks.

The Science Department has nine laboratories - this accommodation is spread over three floors in two separate buildings. As the job involves delivering supplies and equipment to these rooms, lots of lifting, carrying and stair climbing will be necessary.

The Department operates as a team of teachers and technicians, working together to provide good Science education for the pupils of Priory School.

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org

Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form which will be forwarded on receipt of application. This will enable us to promote equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Without the data we cannot measure the impact of any steps we take to eliminate inequality. This form will not be shared with the selection panel and only be used for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CV’s.

Closing Date: 27th November 2026

Interview Date: w/c 30th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form), online/social media checks and satisfactory references.

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