Science Technician

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Shefford; On-site; GBP 14,816 - 15,050; Part time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is seeking a part-time Science Technician at Samuel Whitbread Academy to support hands-on science learning in a safe environment. The role involves working with pupils and contributing to a high standard of safety in the science labs.

Applicants should have a passion for science and a willingness to learn, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude. DBS clearance and references are required.

Qualifications

• Eye for detail required.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a school environment.
• High standards for safety in a science setting.

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on science learning and experiments in a safe manner.
• Work closely with pupils during lessons and activities.
• Engage in regulated activity with children as part of the Science Department.

Skills

Eye for detail

Willingness to learn

Passion for Science

Job description

About this Role

JOB TITLE: Science Technician

BASED AT: Samuel Whitbread Academy

SALARY/GRADE RANGE: NJC Scale 2C Points 4 - 5 (FTE £25,185.00 - £25,583.00 pro rata; actual £14,816.00 - £15,050.00 per annum. Pay award pending)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Science Technician / Head of Science Department

HOURS: 25 hours per week (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri), term-time including 5 pro rata designated staff training days.

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest single employers in Central Bedfordshire. We now educate 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study and have over 1,000 members of staff. It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values, but our aims can only be achieved if we recruit, retain and develop the highest quality workforce - and we want those we employ to be valued in the workplace. The formative years of BEST has been a real success story - and we are looking forward to an exciting future, too.

Ever wondered who ensures the spark happens in the science lab? Do you want to help fuel our students curiosity, one experiment at a time? If you have a passion for Science and want to help make hands-on learning safely happen every day, we want you to join our Science Department! You don’t need to be a Nobel Prize-winning scientist to apply. What we value most is an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, high standards for safety, and an enthusiastic attitude.

CLOSING DATE: Midnight on Wednesday 2nd September 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: Anticipated to be week commencing Monday 6th July 2026 (exact date/time TBC)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

This role will involve working closely with the pupils at Samuel Whitbread Academy and you will be engaging in regulated activity with children.

For general enquiries about this role, please contact Emma Saunders on 01462 629900 or [e-mail]

Information about Samuel Whitbread Academy can be found on the school website https://www.samuelwhitbread.org.uk/

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Strictly no agencies.