Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable, committed and self-motivated person to carryout a joint role or Science Technician and Learning Coach.
The Technician is to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the schools Science equipment.
The Learning Coach is to support students with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) individually and in small groups.
Candidates will need good communication skills and the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly and a firm but non-confrontational approach towards discipline is essential. Experience of working with young people is desirable, although full training will be provided. Applicants need to have a good general education and be educated to GCSE level C or equivalent in Maths and English.
Hounsdown is a popular, over-subscribed Hampshire school. Our school has a welcoming ethos with students being courteous and respectful.
Hounsdown School offer all staff
- Private Health Cash Plan
- Free counselling support
- Fantastic CPD opportunities for all
- Cycle Loan Scheme
- Staff swimming
- Respectful email policy
- Staff fitness sessions
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
As a school we welcome and encourage all applicants. We are unable to accept referrals via recruitment agents and therefore unable to contract on their terms and conditions. All candidates will be considered by the school as applying as a direct applicant and not via an agency referral.
To apply please complete a Hounsdown School Support Staff application form. We do not accept CV’s. Further details including an application form are available on the Recruitment section of our school website www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk or please contact the school.
Closing date: 12.00noon Thursday 9 July 2026
Interview date: Thursday 16 July 2026
