Science Technician (Rye College)

East Sussex County Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Rye College is seeking a part-time Science Technician to join our motivated team during an exciting growth phase. The role is 15 hours per week with a term-time pattern; the salary is pro rata to this arrangement.

A DBS check is required, and applicants should have experience or interest in an educational setting with strong ICT and customer service skills. We value integrity, teamwork and a proactive attitude, and invite you to contribute to the college’s inclusive culture and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and juggle tasks.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent face to face customer service or experience.
• Attention to detail and problem prevention.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Willingness to engage in school life and be innovative.
• Integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Strong communication and ICT skills.

Skills

Educational setting

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Discretion

Team player

Innovation

Integrity

Communication skills

ICT skills

Flexibility

Job description

Hours of work: 15 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.ryecollege.co.uk/work-with-us

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Science Technician part time to join our highly motivated team at an exciting time in our growth.
Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Can multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once.
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills or experience.
• Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise.
• Act with discretion, handling extremely confidential information.
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation.
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual improvement.

In return, we offer:

• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we improve.
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals.
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

ABOUT US

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Hours of work: 15 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Science Technician part time to join our highly motivated team at an exciting time in our growth.
Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Can multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once.
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills or experience.
• Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise.
• Act with discretion, handling extremely confidential information.
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation.
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual improvement.

In return, we offer:

• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we improve.
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals.
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

ABOUT US

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.