Science Technician

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Crewe UTC is seeking a Science Technician to support the smooth running of the department. This is a fixed-term, part-time position (20 hours per week) with hours between 8:00am and 3:00pm, starting as soon as possible.

The salary is Grade 5 – actual salary £12,314 - £13,125, with a closing date of Monday 5th October 2026 and ASAP start date. The Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer and offers a range of staff benefits.

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Science Technician to assist with the smooth running of the department.

This a fixed term permanent role, starting as soon as possible. 20hrs per week, between 8:00am and 3:00pm.

The salary is Grade 5 - actual salary £12,314 - £13,125

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026

Start date: ASAP

Crewe UTC is a specialist Engineering and Design college with approx. 300 students from year 10 to year 13. We offer a specialised curriculum within a unique environment in the centre of Crewe. We are a great team who are dedicated to ensuring all of our students leave the UTC "Industry Ready".

Every student in our college has chosen to study with us specifically because of our specialisms and this makes teaching here a uniquely rewarding experience. The right candidate will be an excellent mentor, passionate about the transformative impact we can have on young people.

We would encourage any interested applicants to arrange a tour and/or meeting (telephone or in person) with Mr Chitty, Principal on 01270 218150 or via email on [e-mail] to better understand this exciting opportunity.

The Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer: if applicants require adjustments to the application or interview process please do not hesitate to get in touch.

In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Wellness scheme
• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Learning Partnership 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 appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ’happy to talk flexible working’.

As part of our commitment to employee development, all internal applicants will be offered a priority interview.