Ignite your passion for Science

Become a key part of our team at Wildern School

Science Technician - 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm, term time only (38 weeks). Grade C – Step 1 Actual Annual Salary in the range of £19,976.01 (which is equivalent to a full-time salary of £25,186). 

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust is trialling a two week half term break 19^th to 30^th October 2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week October half term break from 2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39 weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.

We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. Our staff form a collective team that makes a difference to the lives of our students. This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues present and future.

Are you a science enthusiast with a knack for organisation and a desire to support the next generation of scientists? Wildern School, a large and thriving secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our dynamic team due to the retirement of the current postholder. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in fostering a love of science in our students.

About the role:

As a Science Technician at Wildern, you'll be an integral part of our science department, working directly with the Senior Science Technician to ensure engaging and effective practical learning experiences for our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and setting up apparatus for science experiments and demonstrations.
• Organising practical learning opportunities, ensuring a smooth and efficient learning environment.
• Supporting teaching and learning within the department.
• Maintaining and managing science equipment and resources.

What we're looking for:

• We're seeking a candidate with a genuine passion for science and a commitment to student success. Essential skills and qualifications include:
• GCSE in Science (A-Level in Science preferred).
• Good subject knowledge and ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks and assist in other areas of the school as needed.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
• Patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• A background in Science or previous laboratory experience is highly desirable.

Benefits of working for our trust include:

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• RAISE a 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 during the autumn term.
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to our modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Good transport links

 If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  Closing Date: Midday, Monday 13th July 2026.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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 will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.