Science Technician

TES FE News; Steyning; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Steyning is seeking a dedicated part-time Science Technician. This role involves assisting in the coordination and use of practical resources across multiple sites. Candidates should be flexible, calm under pressure, and possess effective communication skills. The position offers rewarding work with a friendly team, and potential for career progression.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Retail and other discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunity for Level 3 apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and storing resources effectively in educational settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skills to assist in the practical needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Organize and store practical resources for the science department.
• Clean laboratory and fixed equipment regularly.
• Maintain stock levels and anticipate future resource needs.
• Ensure availability of suitable equipment and resources.
• Deliver materials and check returned resources.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Calm under pressure

Effective communication

Job description

Job Overview

Science Technician
BET Grade 3A-E £25,186-£25,432 FTE (Actual salary £8,875 – £9,248) based on 15 hours a week (term time only, including inset days). Days need to be Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays and will be discussed at the interview. Hours will be 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Start date: ASAP

We are looking to appoint a part-time Curriculum Technician, to join our cheerful and enthusiastic existing technician team. You will be assisting the Head of Faculty and the Senior Curriculum Technician in the coordination and the use of practical resources, providing assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the department. This role will be across all 3 sites.

Key Tasks Are

• Organising and storing resources
• Cleaning of laboratory and fixed equipment
• Ensure that stock levels are maintained and future requirements are identified
• Ensure the availability of suitable resources
• Delivery of equipment, materials and organisms to rooms
• Collection of, checking and returning resources to stores

Do you have?

• A flexible attitude to react to different situations throughout the school day and the ability to use your own initiative within the learning environment
• Experience of working calmly under pressure
• The ability to communicate effectively with other team members, and work effectively both on your own and within a team

We Offer

• Rewarding work in a passionate, enthusiastic and friendly team of colleagues
• Local Government (Defined Benefit) Pension Scheme
• Free access to an Employee Assistance programme, Retail and other discounts, Cycle to Work scheme
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression
• Potential to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship.

Early applicants are welcome and we reserve the right to interview and appoint should a suitable applicant apply before the closing date.
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 17th October 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd October 2025.

We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.

Appointments will be made subject to pre-employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.