Science Technician - James Gillespie's High School

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

James Gillespie's High School seeks a dedicated Science Technician for a fixed-term role until June 2026. This opportunity provides support to the Science Department, offering a salary between £28,046 and £32,010. Ideal candidates must join the PVG scheme to work with children and demonstrate flexibility and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in the Science Department at the main campus.
• Involve regulated work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act.

Job description

Science Technician - fixed term until 26/06/2026

James Gillespie's High School

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010 (pro-rata for sessional)

Hours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks sessional

James Gillespie's High School is located in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh. It is a fully co-educational comprehensive school since the 1970s and is home to Edinburgh's Ard-Sgoil (Gaelic Secondary).

The school upholds the 18th-century vision of inclusion and high-quality education, which continues in the new campus completed in August 2016, embodying our core values: Respect, Kindness, Integrity, Inclusion, and High Expectations.

We are seeking a Science Technician to support teaching staff in the Science Department at our main campus on Lauderdale Street and Darroch Campus on Gillespie Street. This is a fixed-term position until June 2026, covering maternity leave. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If the candidate has spent three or more months outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will also be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where all staff feel valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with varied values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds.

As part of our efforts to improve our organizational culture and create a positive working environment, we are adopting a new interview approach that focuses on behavioral and technical skills relevant to the role, emphasizing our core behaviors: Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.

Our salary range generally reflects the starting salary, with annual increases until the top of the range is reached.