Science Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Buddy system

LGPS pension

MOT services

Onsite gym

Dry-cleaning service

Onsite catering

Free refreshments

Health benefits

Job summary

The Bishop of Llandaff is seeking a Network Assistant to join the science department. You will work with science teachers and support staff to set up practical experiments and contribute to a strong, well-supported team.

The role includes induction support and a tailored onboarding package to help you settle quickly. Ideal candidates will be organised, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a high-achieving school culture in Cardiff.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with all science teachers and support staff to ensure that practical experiments are set up promptly and effectively.
• Support with the operational elements of joining the new school and participate in induction and tailored support packages.

Job description

We are looking for a hard-working individual to join us as a Network Assistant.

The Bishop of Llandaff is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school serving the Christian and non-Christian communities within the city and surrounding areas including The Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taff, and Bridgend. Standards of achievement at all levels are exceptionally high, with outcomes consistently performing amongst the best schools in Wales and rest of the UK. However, the school is more than just about examination outcomes. Our students take part in a broad range of activities that help them become "well-rounded" and our strong Christian ethos helps shape our students to become positive role models in our society. It genuinely is a happy place to learn and work! We want every student to have the best start in life by providing them with an outstanding education! We seek to ensure each student in our care achieves their full potential academically; develops the skills necessary to be successful in our ever-changing world; and understands a sense of morality guided by the gospel values of love, acceptance, responsibility, and forgiveness. These aims are delivered through a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences, a strong pastoral system and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, physical, and extra-curricular activities.

Our ethos and culture

The Bishop of Llandaff is an environment where every individual is accepted for who they are and highly valued. Care and concern for others is central to our work. We aim to blend academic learning with excellent pastoral care so that all students and staff may flourish and become the best versions of themselves. We are blessed to have a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential.As an employee of the school, we offer an excellent benefits package that includesFor teaching staff, we offer above the minimum 10% planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time. A main scale teacher may expect 14% PPA

• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• All new staff receive a “buddy” who acts as a coach/mentor
• Generous pension scheme, either through School Teacher’s Pensions for teaching staff or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for all support staff
• Ability to schedule MOT services through the school, with onsite pick-up and/or drop-off
• Free access to onsite gymnasium (from 6.00am until 8.00am and 5.00pm until 8.00pm weekdays), which includes a range of resistance and cardio machines
• Ability to schedule weekly dry-cleaning pick-up and/or drop-off services
• Excellent onsite catering facilities
• Free refreshments, such as tea and coffee
• andAccess to a range of health and wellbeing benefits though the school’s absence management insurance.

About the role

Science is a popular and highly successful subject at the school . Standards at all key stages are very high and students are very enthusiastic towards the subject. Across all key stages, performance places the school well above modelled expectations. The quality of teaching and learning within the science department is consistently outstanding and the successful applicant would be joining a very strong team of highly effective science teachers. All new members of staff receive a very strong programme of induction, which includes an allocated member of staff to support with the operational elements of joining a new school, as well as a tailored support package to meet individual needs. The science team is situated within the second floor of C block. All laboratories are equipped with up-to-date technology, including interactive boards and visualizers. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in science and working in a practical way. As a member of the team (of three technicians), the post-holder will work collaboratively with all science teachers and support staff to ensure that practical experiments are set up promptly and effectively. Someone with strong organisational skills is crucial, as is attention to detail. Closing Date 12.00pm on 17th November 2026;

Interview Date w/c 30th November 2026: and

Start Date January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter .