Science Technician - Priory School presso Portsmouth City Council Enterprise

 SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Required from October 2025

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

Salary:  BET Grade 3 Point A: FTE £25,186 actual salary: £17,750

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, some 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.

Application forms can be found on our website: https://www.priorysouthsea.org/about/vacancies/ 

Completed application forms should be sent to [email protected]

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:                         19 October 2025         

Interview Date:                     Week Commencing 22 October 2025

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