Science Technician (Maternity Cover

Position: Science Technician (Maternity Cover)
# Science Technician (Maternity Cover)

Employer:

Calthorpe Park School

Location:

Fleet, Hampshire Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length:
Maternity Cover Salary:
£22,095 per annum (FTE £25,186 per annum)
Posted:
6th July 2026

Expires:
17th July 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1564087

Suitable for:
Other Graduates;
Apprentices
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* * The School
** Calthorpe Park School is a highly successful place to learn and grow. The school’s recent growth has created many ongoing opportunities for staff to develop, enhance and advance their careers within the same institution.

We pride ourselves on the excellence of our exam results, but our ethos is to support all students to have the opportunity to succeed and the experience of success in a culture of respect, integrity, kindness, aspiration and resilience. These are the tenets of ‘The Calthorpe Way’. We aim to educate the whole child for the whole of their life by inspiring minds, shaping characters and nurturing futures.

Our centralised disruption free learning behaviour policy insures calm and purposeful lessons for all our students and teachers.
** Job / Person Summary
** We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person, with effective communication skills, to join our Science technician team for a maternity cover. Duties will include preparing materials for lessons, set up and distribute materials in preparation for lessons, safety checks in the laboratories and general administration and support. Previous experience of working in a school environment or as a Science Technician would be an advantage.

This post is for 37 hours per week for 40 weeks of the year (including INSET days). Start time between 8am and 8.15am. Finish time between 4pm and 4.30pm.

Salary: £22,095 per annum (FTE £25,186 per annum), Grade CStart: 1 September 2026

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.

Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment.

Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.### Attachments Essential Information Science Technician job description (Maternity Cover) March 2026### Safeguarding Statement:

Calthorpe Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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