SCIENCE TECHNICIAN MANAGER

REIGATE COLLEGE; Reigate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dynamic Science Technician Manager to lead its Science Department. This part-time, term-time role involves setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring high health and safety standards, and working closely with teachers and students. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in science and practical skills, along with a passion for fostering a safe and effective learning environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to nurturing young minds and contributing to their academic success in a vibrant college setting.

Qualifications

• Essential practical and organisational skills for laboratory maintenance.
• Experience in handling chemicals and working with students is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Science Department and facilitate practical course components.
• Set up and maintain laboratory equipment ensuring health and safety standards.

Skills

Practical skills

Organisational skills

Handling chemicals

Working with young people

Education

Background in science

Experience as a Science Technician

Job description

Situated in the heart of one of Surrey’s traditional market towns, Reigate College is one of the most successful sixth form providers in the UK, known for quality, success and innovation.

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN MANAGER

Permanent, part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Starting Salary: £24,090.90 (£28,137 FTE). Progression is on an annual increment scale to £25,466.81 (£29,744 FTE) per annum

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Science Technician Manager to lead the Department. The post holder will work closely with the teachers to facilitate the practical components of the courses and maintain an efficient, safe, and effective service.

The role will include setting up and maintaining equipment, as well as the College’s laboratories in accordance with high standards of health and safety. The post is student facing and applicants must be confident working with young people. A high level of practical and organisational skills is essential. The post holder will need to have a background in science, including handling chemicals and previous experience of working as a Science Technician is highly desirable.

The post is available immediately on a permanent, part-time basis (85.62%). The post holder will be required to work term-time only from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (with 45 minutes unpaid lunchbreak). The hours may be adjusted each academic year to ensure coverage during the College Day.

Please see www.reigate.ac.uk/jobs for further details and an application form. Closing date: 9.00 am on Tuesday 6 May 2025.

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.