Biology Technician

Erskine Stewart Melville School; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools seeks a Biology Technician to support the Biology Department on a temporary, part-time basis. The role encompasses technical support in lessons, resource management, and ensuring safe lab practices, making it ideal for candidates with a relevant background in Biology. This position also offers substantial benefits and a rich educational environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Access to swimming pool and fitness room

Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous Technician experience or background in Biology required.
• Experience in an educational setting as a Biology Technician is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Biology department.
• Prepare equipment and materials for lessons, maintain laboratory resources.
• Assist with assessments, manage stock and resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safe lab practices

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant qualifications or a degree in Biology

Job description

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Biology Technician Role at Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools

ESMS is currently recruiting for a Biology Technician to join the Biology Department on a temporary, part-time basis from August 2025 until August 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). This is a temporary, full-time, term-time only position (plus an additional week during summer holidays), working 36.25 hours per week. The pro-rata salary range is £23,162 - £25,056 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

The role involves providing technical support to the Biology department, including preparing equipment and materials for lessons, maintaining and cleaning laboratory resources, and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed. The postholder will support teaching staff by organizing resources for practical work, managing stock and orders, assisting with assessments and data recording, and supporting department trips and initiatives such as the Young STEM Leader Award.

This position is suitable for candidates with previous Technician experience or a background in Biology, ideally supported by relevant qualifications or a degree. The candidate should have a good understanding of safe lab practices, be confident using Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel), and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and build positive relationships is essential. Experience in an educational setting as a Biology Technician is desirable. A flexible, professional approach and a commitment to ESMS values are required.

For more details, please access the job description.

Note: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers for this role. International applicants must demonstrate legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits include: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family-friendly policies, access to the schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, and membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme offering discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We seek individuals who embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, and who model behaviors aligned with our pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

All staff undergo safeguarding checks, including child protection screening and Disclosure Scotland. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Enquiries should be directed to the ESMS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday, 16 June 2025. Interviews are expected later that week.

About ESMS

ESMS is a vibrant family of independent schools in Edinburgh, offering education for ages 3-18. We pride ourselves on holistic education, with extensive extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing talents, promoting fun, and fostering friendships.

Our Vision

To empower learners through innovative and transformative experiences, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Our Mission

To develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students prepared for a successful life and to make a positive impact on the world.

Aims

• Provide outstanding, inclusive education
• Build strong relationships ensuring emotional, social, and academic well-being
• Offer diverse extracurricular activities to develop talents
• Inspire high academic achievement
• Encourage embracing challenges
• Inspire a love of learning and innovation
• Develop confidence and voice in students
• Embed character and good decision-making through our values