Science Technician

UNIC International; Princethorpe CP; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a qualified Science Technician for a part-time, permanent technical support role. The position involves assisting in school science laboratories, primarily focusing on supporting KS3 to KS5, with a desirable specialism in Biology. Benefits include discounted staff places, a pension scheme, and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Discounted places for staff

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven aptitude for working in technical support teams.
• Experience in school science laboratories would be an advantage.
• Specialism in Biology desirable.

Responsibilities

• Service KS3 to KS5 science labs and support current technicians.
• Work one day a week on Mondays from 8.00am to 4.00pm.
• Participate in additional duties like Open Days and teacher training days.

Skills

Technical support team skills

Aptitude for working in laboratories

Specialism in Biology

Job description

Required for September 2025, a qualified Science Technician to service KS3 to KS5 and to support the current technicians. A proven aptitude for working in a technical support team or working in school science laboratories would be an advantage.A specialism in Biology would be desirable.

This is a part-time, permanent, term-time only role (36 weeks of the year), working one day a week on Mondays from 8.00am to 4.00pmwith half an hours unpaid lunch (7.5 hours per week) with occasional additional duties such as Open Days and Evenings, teacher training days. The role is based at Princethorpe College.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23 June at 9.00am and interviews will be held later the same week, at Princethorpe College.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Further details and an application form are available from the College website princethorpe.co.uk/join-us

The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Princethorpe Foundation. Registered office Princethorpe College, Rugby. CV23 9PX. Company registered in England & Wales and Limited by Guarantee Number 4177718. Registered Charity Number 1087124