Science Technician

About this Role

Ignite your passion for Science

Become a key part of our team at Deer Park School

Science Technician - 35 hours per week, 8:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, Term timeonly (38 weeks). Grade C Step 1 - Actual Annual Salary of £20,635.10 (which is the equivalent of a full-time salary of £26,017).

Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which openedin September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We arepart of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full.

As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience forevery student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness,inclusion and community underpin this vision.

Areyou a science enthusiast with a talent for organisation and a desire to support the next generation of scientists to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in fostering a love of science in our students.

Asa Science Technician at Deer Park, you will play a key role in supporting our dynamic science department and ensuring that students engage in safe,inspiring, and effective practical learning.

• Prepare and set up equipment for science experiments, demonstrations, and practical lessons.
• Organise and coordinate practical activities
  ,ensuring lessons run smoothly and efficiently.
• Support teaching and learning by assisting staff during practical sessions and contributing to high-quality science education.
• Maintain,manage, and monitor science equipment and resources
  , ensuring they are safe, well-organised, and readily available for use.

We’reseeking a candidate with a genuine passion for science and a commitment tostudent success.

• GCSEin Science (A-Level in Science preferred).
• Good subject knowledge and ICT skills.
• Abilityto work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks and assist in other areas of the school asneeded.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
• Patience,tact, and diplomacy.
• Aback ground in Science or previous laboratory experience is highly desirable.

• Exceptional team environment where all staff arevalued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development withhigh quality CPD programs.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• RAISEa Hand day:
  One day per academic year - a fully paid day off to support personal events.
• Two-week October half term:
  Providing staff and students with an extended break duringthe autumn term.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.
• Enrolment in one of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes

Closing Date:
Midday, Thursday 17th September 2026.

RAISE Education Trust 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 willbe subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.