Science Technician - The Buckingham School

Buckinghamshire Council; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Buckingham is seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician. This role is perfect for those looking to begin their career in education. You'll provide resources for practical lessons and maintain a positive learning environment. While no experience is required, having sound organizational skills and some technical experience would be beneficial. Work alongside dedicated staff in a supportive atmosphere committed to excellence and student welfare.

Benefits

Excellent professional development

Supportive leadership team

Enthusiastic and friendly students

Qualifications

• Sound organisational skills necessary.
• Technical or practical experience in an appropriate discipline desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment and resources for practical lessons.
• Ensure health and safety guidance is followed.
• Maintain a calm and friendly learning environment.

Job description

Science Technician - The Buckingham School

Location: Buckingham

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Interviews to be held: W/C 12th January 2026

About us

The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work. Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.

A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Science Technician to work in a bold and unique school, where excellence is at the heart of what we do.

This is a varied role, which involves providing teaching colleagues with equipment and resources to enable students to undertake practical lessons. You will be required to work in accordance with strict health and safety guidance and procedures ensuring that a healthy, safe and productive learning and teaching environment is maintained. A calm, friendly and helpful manner is essential, as is the ability to adapt and be flexible to the requirements of the Department.

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic and friendly students
• Dedicated and hardworking teachers and support staff who are passionate about making learning exciting for students
• A supportive leadership team who are committed to moving the school forward
• Excellent professional development
• The opportunity to embark on the schools’ journey to outstanding

About you

No experience is necessary for this position although the successful candidate will need to have sound organisational skills.

Technical or practical experience in an appropriate discipline would be desirable.

Please see person specification.

Other information

Please access the full job description, application form and self-declaration form from the school’s website www.buckinghamschool.org.

Completed applications, giving full contact details of two recent relevant professional referees (one of which is your current employer) to: Mr Andy McGinnes, Headteacher, The Buckingham School, London Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AT or email to [emailprotected] .

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 174 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.