Science Technician (Biology)

BHASVIC (Brighton Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College); Hove; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

BHASVIC seeks a suitably qualified Science Technician to support Biology and occasionally Physics, in a busy department. The role is permanent, part-time (18.5 hours per week) across three days, term-time only with a pro-rata holiday entitlement and a salary of £12,169 per annum.

Hours are Monday–Wednesday with specific start/finish times; early morning and/or late afternoon work is expected. A science degree or equivalent laboratory experience is required, with LGPS membership.

Qualifications

• Requires a science degree in biology or GCSE/A-level in science with at least two years' lab experience.
• Contract is 18.5 hours per week, over 3 days, Term Time Only plus 1 day pro-rata in holidays.
• Salary is pro-rata £12,169 per annum (Grade 4, spine point 11).

Responsibilities

• Work mainly in the Biology Department, with some support in physics and biology.
• Flexibility for early mornings and/or late afternoons when required.
• Deal with practical activities and laboratory tasks in a busy school environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Practical skills

Education

Science degree in Biology or related subject

GCSE/A-level in Science subject

Job description

Permanent, Part-time (18.5 hours per week) and Term Time Only (TTO) - 39 weeks per year
Required To Start ASAP
Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026 at 22:59pm
Interview date: Monday 28 September 2026
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Science Technician to work mainly in our well-equipped and busy Biology Department. Some of the working hours would also be used to assist in the physics and biology departments. There may be some flexibility about daily start and finish times which can be discussed at interview; however there will be times when early morning and/or late afternoon working will be required.
You will need a Science degree in a Biology related subject or where Biology was a significant part of the course. Alternatively, you would need to be educated to GCSE, A - level or equivalent in a Science subject plus a good practical working knowledge gained from a minimum of two years relevant experience working in a laboratory or practical environment.
Contract details:

• Permanent, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only plus 1 day pro-rata to be worked in the holidays).
• Part time: 18.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: over 3 days. Monday 9:30am - 4:15pm, Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm and Wednesday 9:30am - 4:15pm (with 30min unpaid lunch break).
• The pro-rata salary is £12,169 per annum (based on Grade 4, spine point 11 in the Support Staff Pay Spine for which full-time salary is £28,634 per annum).
• 5.2 weeks holiday pay included in pro rata salary
• You will automatically become a member of the Local Government Pension scheme http://www.eastsussexpensionfund.org

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