Science Technician

Hanham Woods Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Wellbeing support

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Hanham Woods Academy in Bristol area invites applications for a part-time Science Technician. The role focuses on supporting practical science lessons, preparing and maintaining equipment, and ensuring safe, engaging activities for pupils aged 11–16.

The post requires at least A Level science or equivalent, COSHH knowledge, and proficient IT and administration skills. 15 hours per week during term time plus inset days, with a start planned for October 2026.

Qualifications

• Practical experience following processes and procedures.
• Experience using, cleaning, maintaining and ensuring safety of specialist equipment.
• Educated to at least A Level in science or equivalent laboratory experience.
• COSHH knowledge or safe handling of hazardous equipment and related regulations (CLEAPPS guidance).
• Confident use of IT systems relevant to the post.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Good general administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support with the practical and technical aspects of the Science curriculum.
• Prepare, provide, maintain and manage resources for safe, engaging experiments.
• Assist staff and students with practical activities and safety checks.

Skills

Practical skills

Equipment handling

IT literacy

Communication

Admin skills

Education

A Level in science or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:Science Technician

Actual Annual Salary:£9,302 - £10,139 Based on hours and weeks worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary:£26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type:Permanent, Part Time

Hours:Part time, 15hours per week, Term Time only plus 5 Inset Days

Working Pattern: 5 hours per day - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Provisional Start Date:October 2026

Your opportunity to use your technical skills in supporting students with science, in a busy secondary environment:

We are looking fora Science Technicianto join our supportive and talentedteamat Hanham Woods Academy.We are adiversemulti-academy trust,looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for aScience Technician who will support with the practical and technical aspects of the Science curriculum. They will prepare, provide,maintainand manage the necessary resources and informationrequiredto enablehealthy,safeand engaging practical activities to be undertaken by staff and students.

About You:

• Practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
• Experience of using, cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of specialist equipment.
• Educated to a minimum of A Level standard in science and/or equivalent experience in science such as laboratory experience.
• Hold a relevant vocational qualification e.g. COSHH and/or have knowledge of safe working practices in relation to the handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools which may include knowledge of COSHH regulations and/or CLEAPPS guidance.
• Confident use of IT systems relevant to the post.
• Good standard of written and verbal communication skills.
• Good general administration skills.

About Hanham Woods Academy:

Hanham Woods Academy is a secondary school located within the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, delivering education to more than 800 pupils aged 11-16. It is one of the most improved academies in the South West, and has a growing reputation both locally and regionally.

While we appreciate the unique setting in which the academy is placed, we work hard to challenge students from a variety of backgrounds to be the best they can be in all areas of life. Our mission here is simple: we want to give people the best chance of success, underpinned by our ethos of 'Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind'. We want students to 'climb the mountain' in order to achieve success both academically and by developing a confident, resilient and hard-working character.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 07 September 2026

Shortlisting: 08 September 2026

Interviews: 14 September 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.