Job Introduction
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy individual to join our team as a Science Technician. This role is primarily to provide essential technical support to class teachers with practical experiments, as well as caring for the equipment. Duties will include the use, maintenance and care of stock & equipment and ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations. You will also be required to prepare, organise and maintain materials for classroom use, supporting both teachers and students.
The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently and as a member of a team and will need to have a very flexible approach dealing with a wide range of tasks. Patience, tact and diplomacy are essential attributes for this post as well as being efficiently organised with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
The successful candidate must possess an A level or strong GCSE in science; Previous experience in a science role is desirable and experience in an education environment would be advantageous.
Redbridge Community School is an Ofsted rated (2023) “Good” school in Southampton. It is a special community to be a part of. For staff we offer:
- A work/life balance that is envied by other schools– Your life outside school is just as important!
- A true community school where it feels like you are making a difference
- An ethos of care for students and staff alike
- A leadership team that supports staff in all they do
- An entitlement to a Private Health Care plan as soon as you join us
- Pension Scheme
Please have a look at our website and Instagram to find out more about how we can offer you a superb work/life balance.
Please have a look at our website to find out more about how we can offer you a superb work/life balance. For this role, days and times over the week will be negotiated for the right candidate.
https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/vacancies
Final Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 26 June 2026
Redbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide suitable references.
For any questions relating to this role, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact: Mrs Sarah Morris, HR Administrator by email to - smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk
To apply for this role please download an application from https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/vacancies and submit electronically to smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk stating which role you are applying for.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.
