The Maynard School
Devon
£14,967.94 per year
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 September 2025
Job overview
BIOLOGY OR CHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN – Start date October 2025
The Maynard School is seeking to appoint a Biology or Chemistry Technician to join us from October 2025 on a part time, permanent basis working 24 hours per week, Term Time Only. The successful applicant will report to the Senior Science Technician and the Head of Science and be expected to work within a dynamic and exceptionally busy Science Department within the main school.
This is a varied role and would suit experienced candidates, or those looking to take their next step up in developing their Science career.
The successful candidate will provide technical advice and guidance to the Science teachers in the delivery of the Biology or Chemistry curriculum and matters of health and safety in Biology or Chemistry. The successful candidate will support the development of other projects as necessary.
The successful candidate will ensure that: materials and equipment are provided as required by the Biology or Chemistry teaching staff, and are returned clean and in working order to the appropriate stores after use; and that Biology or Chemistry equipment is regularly checked and maintained, and appropriate stocks of resources, including stationery are maintained.
If you would like to be part of a dynamic and fun team in an environment where every staff member and student is known and valued, then please do apply
To apply please complete the school application form and send it along with a covering letter and CV to
The Maynard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to all relevant screening for this post.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully fill the position before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd September 2025 at noon.
Interview Date: Friday 26th September 2025
Start Date: ASAP
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About The Maynard School
The Maynard School
Denmark Road, Exeter
Devon
EX1 1SJ
United Kingdom
Welcome to The Maynard School
Set in a leafy area of central Exeter in Devon, we are the leading independent day school for girls aged Reception – Year 13) in the South West.
Steeped in a rich history dating back to 1658, The Maynard today is so much more than a top academic school. Over the years we have built an outstanding reputation for excellence in the Arts, Music and Sport whilst our pastoral care is widely regarded as second to none.
We are a School where happy girls carve for themselves successful futures, create everlasting friendships and enduring childhood memories.
As the second oldest girls' school in the country, we pride ourselves on being experts in educating girls. Statistically it is a proven fact that girls in single-sex schools outperform their peers and the Maynard's long history is testament to this success.
We are an academically selective school and our students achieve outstanding public examination results year-on-year. League tables consistently place us as one of the highest performing schools in the South West.
However, a Maynard education isn't just about academic achievement. It is about so much more; we boast numerous individual and team champions in the sporting arena with access to some of the best facilities available; we celebrate our femininity and are proud to offer Food & Nutrition and Textiles & Fashion classes as a life-skill; we are one of the highest achieving schools for music and drama in the county; we relish our timetable packed with trips and workshops to be enjoyed by the whole school. But we take our greatest pride from the happy, ambitious and successful students with whom we have the pleasure to work with each day
At its core, The Maynard is an outstanding school that has deep rooted values and a clear moral purpose. We hope that when your daughter departs for the next stage in her life, she will take with her lasting friendships, have fostered a passion for life as well as learning and own the confidence to take on every new adventure.
The Maynard School is Made For Girls.
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