Lead Science Technician

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Barton Cross, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ

Tel: 023 9259 4325

Email: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Lead Science Technician

37 hours per week (exact hours to be discussed at interview)

Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 16:00 & Friday 07:30 – 15:30

41 Weeks a Year

Salary Grade D - Actual Salary - £25805 - £28391 (FTE £28697 - £31573)

In addition, an annual performance award is available for application up to 3% of FTE salary.

We are looking for a Lead Science technician. The successful candidate would provide critical strategic, technical, and operational leadership to the Science Department. The postholder lead would coordinate the technician team to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient practical support across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Working closely with the Science Subject Leader, the Lead Technician will play a vital operation and advisory role in ensuring statutory compliance under Health and Safety at Work legislation, COSHH guidelines, and CLEAPSS standards. Ideally the successful candidate will have proven experience in managing and developing others, as will line manager the technician team is a key element of this role.

We are looking for a candidate that would have NVQ Level 3/4, HNC, HND, or Degree in a Science-related discipline (or equivalent demonstrably extensive laboratory experience). Deep understanding of COSHH regulations, CLEAPSS guidance, and Health & Safety legislation relevant to school laboratories. Knowledge of standard chemical prep (molar solutions, titrations), safe handling of biological materials, and physics apparatus setup. We would expect them to significant prior experience working as a science technician in an educational or research environment. Proven track record of managing chemical inventories and laboratory waste disposal. Experience troubleshooting and repairing standard laboratory equipment.

Informal enquiries are welcome please contact Nathan Adams, Subject Leader Science, nathan.adams@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please complete a Support Staff Application Form which can be found on the working with us page on the College website. Please do not send CV's.

Please return completed application forms to: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 5 November 2026