Senior Science Technician

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a senior technician to support and co-ordinate the technician team, working across our busy science department, delivering physics, biology and chemistry. This is a great opportunity for someone to lead a team but also an opportunity to enjoy the practical side of science, preparing and setting up experiments. Demand for science subjects at BSG is high and you will be supporting highly motivated girls to achieve their potential.

You will need to have a science related vocational or academic qualification, experience and practical competence in using science equipment, a good understanding of health and safety and good inter-personal skills. You will also have experience of leading a team or supervising others.

Bournemouth School for Girls is a girls’ 11-18 selective academy which has the core aim of developing well rounded young people who, as well as achieving outstanding academic results, are ready to make a difference in the world. BSG was inspected in May 2024 and achieved an outstanding grading in all areas. The report commended the school for its high-quality education, exemplary behaviour and inclusive environment.

Achievement is consistently high and BSG has maintained its position as one of the top state girls’ schools in the country for both progress and achievement. A key aim is to be a great school to work and learn at.

Science is a key curriculum area for the school offering three separate sciences at GCSE and A-Level. The department has access to many labs and separate prep rooms, currently ongoing a programme of refurbishment and investment.

This information pack contains details of the post, terms and conditions and the school.

Applications need to be submitted on the Application Form for Support Staff which can be found on our website

Applications may be submitted by post or by email to lmcK

Deadline for submission of your application is Monday 26 January at 10am with interviews week commencing 2 February 2026. If you have not been called for interview by 2 February 2026, please assume you have been unsuccessful with your application and we thank you for your time and interest.

Friendly staff and commitment from staffing body and SLT to promoting and supporting staff wellbeing

Able, motivated and polite students who are a privilege to teach

Extensive CPD programme (for ECTs and experienced staff) to support individual professional development

Provision of a teaching base/own classroom, where possible, if full time

Teacher pension scheme

14% PPA time (FTE) compared to national minimum of 10% for all staff. (ECTs would still receive their PPA allocation on top of this)

Access to salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work, gym, technology, mobile phones, and workplace nursery

Opportunity to work with other colleagues and students in delivering extra-curricular activities (lunch provided if you do)

Student data targets are not part of appraisal/performance management

Well-resourced departments

Free use of a new and highly equipped gym (conditions apply)

Free parking on site, including bays for electric car charging

Commitment to safeguarding

Bournemouth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.