Science Technician

Eteach International; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitchurch High School in Cardiff is seeking a general science technician to join our experienced science team. The role supports three laboratories and KS3 science duties across Year 7 and Year 9, with term-time hours and a 39-week calendar.

The successful candidate will have a general science background and will work as part of a well-established technician and science team. November 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• General science background essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing three science laboratories.
• Carrying out general technician duties associated with Key Stage 3 Science (Year 7 Integrated science and Year 9 shared responsibility).

Education

General science background

Job description

Scale 3 – Point 4 - 6 (37 hours a week, 39 weeks (term time only)

Position

To start in November 2026 on the Lower School site, a general science technician is required. You will be expected to work as an integral part of a well-established technician and science team. Your main duties will involve servicing three science laboratories and carrying out general technician duties associated with Key Stage 3 Science (Year 7 Integrated science and Year 9 shared responsibility). A general science background is essential.

About Whitchurch High School

Whitchurch High School is a popular, co educational maintained comprehensive school situated in a pleasant suburb of Cardiff. Our split site structure supports purposeful learning environments:

• Lower School (Years 7–9) – a nurturing start to secondary education
• Upper School (Years 10–13) – an aspirational, mature learning environment

We pride ourselves on strong pastoral care, high expectations, and a professional, supportive staff culture where colleagues collaborate, develop and thrive. Our commitment to inclusivity extends across all aspects of school life, with Tŷ Calon playing a significant role in supporting learners with additional learning needs.

Safeguarding Statement

Whitchurch High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.