THE ROLE

Francis Holland Regent’s Park is seeking to recruit a Science Technician term time only starting in September 2026. The Science Department consists of six laboratories and two prep rooms. There are twelve science teachers and two other experienced technicians. All members of the department are enthusiastic in their support of the aims of the department. All staff contribute extensively to the continual development of resources and sharing of good classroom practice.

At Key Stage 4, we offer the Edexcel IGCSE specifications in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Double Science. At Key Stage 5, we follow OCR A for Biology, AQA for Chemistry, and Edexcel for Physics. The Department has a proud record of excellent performance at both GCSE and A level.

All necessary training for the fulfilment of the role and its duties will be provided by the school, which will include up to date COSHH and Health and Safety training. Previous experience working within a science environment, with a particular strength in Chemistry and/or Physics, will be an advantage to the successful applicant. 

The working pattern of this role is 8am – 4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch break. This role will be line managed by the Head of Science. The salary for this role is dependant on experience and qualifications.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES 

• Good level of proficiency in IT;
• Experience of working with young people;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• The ability to work well as part of a team and contribute positively to a busy department (essential);
• Excellent organisation skills and a willingness to take initiative;
• Professionalism, reliability and a positive attitude;
• A genuine enthusiasm for science and supporting practical learning;
• Communicates clearly and enjoys working with teachers and students;
• Has a keen interest in supporting high quality science education;
• Awareness of health and safety procedures within a laboratory environment.

APPLICATION 

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of outstanding practical science. You will work closely with teaching staff, contribute to the smooth running of lessons and enrichment activities and help maintain an inspiring and safe laboratory environment for our students. The school welcomes applications from recent university graduates or science students seeking a placement year, however candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in and sound knowledge of science.

If this role is of interest, we invite you to apply on the schools website using the recruitment platform My New Term. The deadline to apply is by 8am on Wednesday 10 June 2026 and shortlisted candidates will be invited to shortly thereafter. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as applications may be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis. The school reserves the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.