Salary: Grade 4 A - E £20,678 - £22,750 (£27,780 - £30,564 FTE)
31 hours per week, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday (half an hour lunch break unpaid)
40 weeks term time, INSET days, plus 1 week.
We are looking for a hardworking and committed person to join our Science Team as a Senior Science Technician.
The Role
- To prepare specialist equipment and resources for science lessons.
- To provide general and practical support in the school’s science laboratories.
- To assist all class teachers in providing students with a relevant and effective experience.
- To ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment for staff and students.
- Build good working relationships with students and colleagues which are based on mutual respect.
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within lessons.
Main responsibilities and tasks
- Provide technical advice and support to the class teacher as required.
- To assist in practical classes and carry out demonstrations under the direction of the teacher.
- Following guidelines provided, prepare and set out experiments, scientific and audio visual equipment, chemicals, specimens etc for laboratory use (this includes moving items between laboratories where necessary).
- To contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and long term projects.
- To be responsible for ensuring that cover work, set by teaching staff, is placed in rooms and that this is then collected, to be given to staff on their return. To ensure that subsequent requisitions are altered to take into account cover situations.
- To be responsible for safely and securely storing, using and disposing of materials including hazardous substances and to be able to respond to actual or potential hazards appropriately, adhering to risk assessments where appropriate.
- To be responsible for the safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
- Keep up to date records of stock, sourcing and ordering best value goods for the department.
- Under appropriate guidance ensure that routine and non-routine checking, cleaning and maintenance, testing or repairing of equipment is carried out.
- Keep up to date with current procedures and practice through continuing professional development. CLEAPSS training will be provided.
- To assist with corridor and classroom display board upkeep.
- Fully implement and comply with all relevant policies.
- Other duties commensurate with the level of the post as required.
Our School
Bohunt Farnborough continues to go from strength to strength. In 2025, our GCSE results improved once again, continuing a trend of record-breaking outcomes year after year. In 2024, we were proud to be recognised as one of the top 5% most improved schools in the country—a testament to the dedication of our staff, the resilience of our students, and the unwavering support of our families. This momentum was further acknowledged during an Ofsted pilot visit in July, where inspectors praised the rapid progress of the school under their new framework.
As part of the Bohunt Education Trust, our vision is clear: the highest expectations, an ethos of ‘enjoy, respect, achieve’, unparalleled opportunity, and highly effective teaching combine to develop students who are true game-changers. We are committed to nurturing young people who are not only academically successful but also confident, compassionate, and ready to shape the world around them.
At Bohunt Farnborough, we understand that every student is unique. That’s why we offer bespoke guidance to help each individual discover future pathways—even those they may not yet have imagined. Our curriculum is designed to inspire, challenge, and enrich, while our culture of kindness and hard work ensures that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We Offer
- A culture of bespoke professional development from our own leadership academy
- Robust focus on staff wellbeing
- The opportunity to make a difference
- Dedicated co-planning time during the school day to support your workload
- Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
- The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering collaboration, support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression
We would welcome an application from you if you feel that you are the reliable and proactive colleague we are seeking.
Closing date: 5 August 2026. We expect interviews to be held on 18 August 2026. We reserve the right to interview earlier for the right candidate.
Applications
An application form can be found on our website:
Emailed applications can be sent to
If applying please also complete the BET equal opportunities link:
Bohunt Education Trust 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.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school’s policies and procedures. Appointments will be made subject to pre employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £20,678.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
