Science Technician

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Bristol seeks an experienced Science Technician to support practical science teaching in a vibrant, diverse school. The role involves preparing sessions and assisting colleagues. Strong candidates will have prior technician experience or practical teaching skills, along with a passion for science. This permanent position offers excellent development opportunities and competitive salaries.

Benefits

Access to employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Free onsite drinks and meals on inset days

Access to online gyms and health sessions

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working as a school technician is preferable.
• Willingness to work flexibly and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of practical teaching sessions for general science.
• Assist other technicians when necessary for KS4 and KS5.

Skills

Experience as a school technician

Passion for science

Ability to deliver engaging practical sessions

Flexibility to support across KS4 and KS5

Job description

Contract Details

Hours: 37 hours per week for 39 weeks (term time only)

Length of contract: This is a permanent contract to start as soon as possible

About Cotham School

Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, that wishes to appoint an experienced Science Technician to join the technician team in our busy Science faculty.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will have the necessary knowledge, skills and vision to support the preparation of practical teaching sessions for general science at KS3 and with some support when necessary for the other technicians at KS4 and KS5. Previous experience of working as a school technician would be preferable, however full training will be given to the right candidate who has a passion and enthusiasm for science.

Requirements

• Experience as a school technician or equivalent practical science teaching experience.

• Passion and enthusiasm for science, with the ability to deliver engaging practical sessions.

• Willingness to work flexibly and support colleagues across KS4 and KS5.

All staff will need to be DBS checked.

What We Offer

• the opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school
• a wonderfully diverse student body
• a highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team
• a committed and enthusiastic staff group
• excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

Benefits

• access to employee assistance programme including counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
• ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
• at least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals including the opportunity to work flexibly on some of these days
• opportunity for staff to use flexible working hours on occasions
• comprehensive induction process
• competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
• family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
• access to online gyms and health sessions
• access to staff sports, for example basketball, badminton and yoga sessions
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• on site free car parking (when available)
• free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab

As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.

Cotham 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 staff will need to be DBS checked.

Please visit our website for further details and application pack.

Closing date: Thursday 06.11.2025 at 9.00 am

Interview date: Tuesday 11.11.2025