Science Technician (Part Time TTO)

Catholic Independent Schools; Princethorpe CP; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free car parking on site

Vivup lifestyle savings

Job summary

Princethorpe Foundation is seeking a part-time Science Technician to support KS3 to KS5 and assist the science department. The role involves keeping laboratories and prep areas clean and well-organised while working closely with other technicians.

The successful candidate will have numeracy and literacy skills, a collaborative approach and a willingness to undertake further studies. The position is term-time only, with a fixed pattern and holiday pay included.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Willingness to undertake further studies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas clean, tidy and well-organised.
• Support KS3 to KS5 and assist current technicians.
• Be part of a technical support team in a school science environment.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Willingness to study

Job description

Required to start with immediate effect, we seek to recruit a part-time Science Technician to join our friendly and professional Science Department. The Science Technician will service KS3 to KS5 and support the current technicians. A proven aptitude for working in a technical support team or working in school science laboratories would be an advantage.

The role will also include keeping the laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas clean, tidy and well-organised. Basic numeracy and literacy skills, a flexible and collaborative approach, together with a willingness to undertake further studies would be advantageous.

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week), permanent, term-time only role (36 weeks per year including INSET days). The working pattern is from 8.00am to 4.00pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch over three days per week, preferably Monday, Thursday and Fridays but this can be discussed at interview.

The starting salary for this role is D9 to D11 of the Princethorpe Foundation support staff scale, currently £27,301.14 to £27,781.57 per annum full-time equivalent (£12,989.38 to £13,217.96 actual salary including holiday pay per annum) by negotiation, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school’s website for more information about our thriving School, which offers a rich curriculum and strong sense of community. Continuing Professional Development is encouraged.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, free car parking on site, a pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and employee benefit scheme through Vivup which offers lifestyle savings and a care and wellbeing platform.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is Monday 14 September 2026 at 9.00am with interviews likely to be held on Thursday 17 September or Friday 18 September at Princethorpe College.

The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1087124