We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join our Team.  Under the direction of the Science Support Manager, the post holder will provide practical and administrative support to the Science Department., for 37 hours a week during term time only.

Science is a successful and forward-looking department which benefits from the purpose-built Science block, opened in October 2017. There are fifteen modern laboratories; they are spacious and well equipped and provide a very pleasant environment for teaching and learning. Five of the laboratories are used for Biology, five for Chemistry (each equipped with a mobile fume cupboard) and the remaining five are dedicated to Physics.  There are three spacious and modern prep rooms and a comfortable staff room as well as a quiet work room for teachers. 

The staff are dedicated professionals, committed to raising standards and improving still further the quality of teaching and learning.  All the Sciences are taught by specialists: five biologists, six chemists and six physicists.  They are very ably supported by three full-time, very experienced laboratory technicians as well as a full-time Science assistant. 

In Years 7 and 8, students are divided into mixed ability groups and have seven one-hour Science lessons per fortnight. Students are placed in ability sets in Year 9 and above.  At KS4, there are four periods of each Science per fortnight. 

The examination results in all three Sciences at both GCSE and A level have consistently been very good.  All GCSE students follow the AQA Science specifications, sitting exams in June of Year 11.  Most students will certificate in the three separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) though some may take a qualification in Combined Science: Trilogy. 

In the School’s most recent OFSTED inspection, which took place October 2022, Science was ‘deep-dived’ and the Quality of Education was judged as ‘Outstanding’.

 At KS5 there are nine periods per fortnight in each subject. There are four groups in Biology in Year 12 and in Year 13.  There are four groups in Chemistry in Year 12 and in Year 13 and three groups in Physics in each year of the Sixth Form. Students follow the OCR syllabus at A-level Biology and Chemistry and AQA in Physics.

We are proud of our strong, dedicated staff and warm community spirit, and we believe this role would be an ideal next step for an individual who thrives in a busy, high-achieving setting and who values professionalism, discretion, and a collaborative approach. For someone with appropriate experience and a desire to contribute to a school that consistently sets the bar high, this is a superb opportunity to develop further and make a lasting impact. 

Bourne Grammar School is a high-achieving selective grammar school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a supportive, inclusive ethos, where pastoral care lies at the heart of our community. Our vision is to inspire and empower everyone to believe, grow and succeed together, and this underpins everything we do. With a clear mission to provide the best atmosphere and the best support, we strive for the best results—defined not only by academic success, but also by the personal development and wellbeing of our students. As an employer, we ensure strong professional development opportunities and encourage staff to identify ways in which they can improve and develop.

For further details about the role, or the School, please do not hesitate to contact us.