Science Technician (Term Time Only)
A vacancy has arisen for a Science Technician in our large and successful Science Department, as our current long-serving postholder is retiring.
We are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our busy Science Department, supporting practical teaching across A Level and Vocational Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring practical lessons run smoothly by preparing resources, maintaining equipment and helping to keep our laboratories safe, clean and ready for use.
The Science Department supports over 600 students, so this is a varied, fast-paced role with a real impact on teaching and learning.
Start date: ASAP, to enable an effective crossover and handover with the current postholder.
Working pattern and core hours
This post is Term Time Only.
* Core hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm
* Breaks: 45 minutes total per day, taken flexibly to fit around the timetable and practical requirements
Salary
* Scale Point 7: £25,951 (full-time equivalent)
* Actual salary: £22,008 per annum (pro rata), based on 39 working weeks plus 5.1 weeks’ holiday pay
* Holiday pay increases after 2 years’ service and again after 5 years’ service, reflecting additional holiday entitlement earned through length of service
What we’re looking for
* Experience in a science/lab environment is desirable, but not essential.
* Strong organisation, attention to detail, reliability and the ability to follow procedures accurately.
* GCSE Science (or equivalent) is required; additional science qualifications and/or lab safety/COSHH training are beneficial (training can be provided).
About the role
You will provide practical and technical support across all science disciplines, including:
* Preparing materials, apparatus and resources for practical activities
* Setting up and clearing laboratories efficiently for lessons
* Maintaining, cleaning and checking equipment
* Supporting stock control and safe storage of chemicals and materials
* Contributing to health & safety systems and good lab practice
Why Term Time Only?
Term Time Only working offers excellent work/life balance, including:
* Time off aligned with the academic year and college closure periods
* The ability to plan family time and holidays in advance around college closure periods
* A role that is busy and varied during term, with more predictable downtime across the year
* The satisfaction of a skilled, hands-on role without a full-year working pattern
Staff benefits
In addition to the Term Time Only working pattern, the College offers a strong benefits package, including:
* Local Government Pension Scheme with significant employer contribution (currently 23.4%)
* Occupational sickness scheme
* Occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave schemes
* Family Friendly Policy
* Fully subsidised parking in a covered, secure car park
* Employee Assistance Service
* Health Plan Benefit Scheme/Subsidised Eye Tests
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Fully subsidised hot beverages and filtered chilled water
* Staff Wellbeing Days
* Subsidised staff Christmas party
* On-site bistro with Costa Coffee
* Very close to town centre amenities
* Excellent transport links, within 1/2 mile of the Bus and Rail Interchange
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS check).
How to apply
Early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to invite strong candidates to interview on receipt of application and may close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
To apply : Please complete the online application form via our website.