Twynham Learning
Science Technician
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Vacancy details
Start date
ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)
Contract term
Permanent
Working hours
Full time or part time hours
Weeks per year
School term-times, Trust Training Days and INSET days
Grade
5
Salary range
(per annum)
Support staff salary points 5-6
£25,583 - £25,989 (FTE)
With a pay award pending
Location
Twynham School
Reports to
Head of Science
About The Post
We are looking for someone to provide specialist technical support to our science teaching staff. You will use your specialist technical knowledge to help ensure that our students experience excellent Science lessons which are well prepared, fully resourced and safe.
Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We are a truly inclusive secondary school where achievement is high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special. There is an energy about Twynham School; we are entering an exciting decade for the school; our Trust and our community and successful applicants can be confident that they will be working in a truly great environment.
We Are Looking For An Outstanding Individual Who Will
- contribute to lessons by demonstrating, supervising and advising students
- prepare and assemble science teaching resources, apparatus and equipment – designing developing and maintaining these as required
- prepare and maintain classrooms, laboratories and workshops and undertake reasonable repairs
- ensure that health and safety is a top priority
- passionately believe in the power of education to change lives
- promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
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- the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and exciting organisation with wonderful young people and exceptional colleagues
- high quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
- Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
- a trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
- local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
- access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
- a welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
- the opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who We Are Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you:
- are a technician with higher level of qualifications/experience/expertise who can undertake more advanced work
- possess excellent communication skills
- want the challenge of working in an educational environment
- work with energy and enthusiasm
- embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
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How To Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire below.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 8am, with interviews to be held the following week. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this date so early applications are encouraged.
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Job Description
Science Technician Job Description
Location
Twynham School
Sopers Lane
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1JF
Application forms
- Application Form
- Diversity questionnaire
- Privacy Notice
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