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Science Technician – Part-Time - Permanent
14.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus 2 days)
Monday 8am – 4pm (7½ hours) (Essential), (half an hour unpaid lunch break)
Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 12pm (These are the preferred however these hours are negotiable) Total 7 hours
Start date: ASAP
Close date: Thursday 8th January 2026 at 9am
Interview date: w/c 12th January 2026
Salary: Grade E, points 6 to 8 £25,989 - £26,824pro rata per annum
Actual salary: £8,946 and £9,233 per annum (dependant on experience)
Number of students on roll: 900
Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all. In October 2025 Abbeyfield School became part of The Athelstan Trust, one of the leading educational trusts in the South West.
The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of an enthusiastic Science Technician. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work within a highly motivated team who are fully committed to developing students to fulfil their potential. They will organise the provision of practical support for the relevant department for staff and students at all key stages in the school. They will also assist the respective Head of Department in securing an environment in which students can safely pursue investigative practical work.
Additional information
Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location, within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following:
•Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards
•A high-performing and growing school
•Excellent leadership, which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership
•A thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progress
•Outstanding behaviour
•Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding
For further information, please see our website under ‘joining us’ or contact reception
To apply follow the link to Mynewterm on our website
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the advertised closing date.
Please note - Due to safeguarding, we ONLY accept completed online applications via Mynewterm, we do NOT accept CV’s.
Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Safeguarding Statement
Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.