science technician

Oxford Spires; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Oxford is looking for an enthusiastic Science Technician to join their innovative team. The role involves supporting teachers and engaging students in the sciences. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to student empowerment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dynamic individual ready to support a teaching team.
• Experience in educational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support science faculty in creating engaging lessons.
• Assist in managing laboratory equipment and materials.

Skills

Ability to inspire students

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant technical qualifications

Job description

Science Technician at Oxford Spires Academy

New

Job Reference: EDV/2025/OSA/18589

Location: Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 5-7

Closing Date: 12:00pm, 22nd Aug 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 2

Interview Date(s): 27th August 2025

About this Role

The science faculty at Oxford Spires Academy aims to create a culture of inquiry, learning and achievement. Our focus is quality teaching and learning and we are proud to be recognised as an innovative team who work together to develop thought provoking lessons which support our students in achieving excellent outcomes. High quality technical support is pivotal to this work.

Science has become one of the highest achieving subjects in the academy and is a popular choice at A Level. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic science technician with an ability to work alongside our teaching team to inspire, enthuse and engage students in science.

This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced and award winning (Excellence in STEM Support 2022) technician team. We have an impressive track record of developing our staff including close links with the Science Learning Partnership which provide many opportunities for continued professional development.

We have two potential positions available for full or part time roles within the team, and would therefore encourage applications from those who have an interest in supporting the faculty and a genuine desire to inspire and empower the next generation of scientists.

We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to nurturing staff development. In return, we offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our academy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children's Barred List check and satisfactory references.

It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a 'regulated activity'. The position advertised is a 'regulated activity'. Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Related Documents

• JD Science Technician July 25.pdf


• Personal Specification - Scien...pdf

Contact Details

Hayley Munro

01865 428200

[e-mail]

Oxford Spires Academy

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Glanville Road, Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 2AU

01865428200

[e-mail]

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Science has become one of the highest achieving subjects in the academy and is a popular choice at A Level. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic science technician with an ability to work alongside our teaching team to inspire, enthuse and engage students in science.

This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced and award winning (Excellence in STEM Support 2022) technician team. We have an impressive track record of developing our staff including close links with the Science Learning Partnership which provide many opportunities for continued professional development.

We have two potential positions available for full or part time roles within the team, and would therefore encourage applications from those who have an interest in supporting the faculty and a genuine desire to inspire and empower the next generation of scientists.

We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to nurturing staff development. In return, we offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our academy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children's Barred List check and satisfactory references.