Science Technician (Part Time TTO)

The Princethorpe Foundation; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Vivup lifestyle savings

Job summary

The Princethorpe Foundation is seeking a part-time Science Technician to join the friendly Science Department and support KS3 to KS5 alongside current technicians. Immediate start is preferred.

The role is 22.5 hours per week, term-time only (36 weeks per year), working 8:00–16:00 with a 30-minute lunch over three days (Mon, Thu and Fri preferred). Salary on the D9–D11 scale, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are required.
• A flexible and collaborative approach is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake further studies would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support KS3 to KS5 science teaching and assist current technicians.
• Keep laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas clean, tidy and well-organised.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Flexible

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