Science Technician (term-time only) - September 2025

TES FE News; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier boarding school in Shropshire seeks an experienced Science Technician to support practical science classes. Responsibilities include technical support for teachers and students, resource management, and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will hold relevant GCSEs and have desirable A-level qualifications in Biology or Chemistry.

Benefits

Complimentary lunch

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance cover

Cash health plan

Free parking

Income protection

Reduced school fees

Qualifications

• Experience as an Education Technician in Biology and Chemistry beneficial.
• Strong background in Chemistry is particularly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in practical classes and provide technical support to teachers and students.
• Organise and manage practical resources and maintain equipment.

Skills

Technical advice

Chemistry

Biology

Physics

Education

GCSE grade A-C in Mathematics and English

GCSE in Physics, Biology and Chemistry or dual award

BTEC related qualification

Biology or Chemistry A-level

Job description

Job Overview

Concord College is England’s premier co-educational boarding school set in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, with about 580 students aged 13-19. With over 40 nationalities represented amongst our students, we enjoy a wonderfully diverse environment with a strong community feel and decency, trust and respect at our core. All employees play an important part in providing all that is required for the students in our care. If you are looking for an opportunity to work as part of a great team in a beautiful setting with first class facilities, excellent working conditions and rates of pay plus many additional benefits, we currently have the following vacancy:

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (Term-time only) - September 2025

We wish to appoint an experienced and highly skilled Science Technician who will provide support to the Senior Science Technician and Head of Science in undertaking science preparation work. The post holder will assist in practical classes as required, providing technical advice and assistance to both teachers and students. The successful candidate will support the department in the organising and managing of practical resources and will undertake basic maintenance of equipment. Experience and strengths in Chemistry would be particularly desirable, but it is envisaged that the post holder would also provide support occasionally for Physics and Biology as required.

It is essential that the successful candidate has a minimum of GCSE grade A-C in Mathematics and English plus Physics, Biology and Chemistry, a Science dual award, or a related NVQ/BTEC qualification. Biology or Chemistry A-level is also desirable. Previous experience of working as an Education Technician in Biology and Chemistry would be beneficial.

In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits will include a complimentary lunch (when the kitchen is in operation), participation in a defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution, an employee assistance programme, life assurance cover, a cash health plan, free parking, income protection and reduced school fees (subject to your child being awarded a place at Concord College).

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Thursday 3 July 2025

Applications will, however, be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier than the date stated above should we appoint a suitable candidate.

Further information and application forms are available either on our website: www.concordcollegeuk.com, or from our HR Department: [e-mail] / Tel: [phone].

Please note CV’s will only be accepted if submitted with a fully completed and detailed application form.

Concord College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Child protection screening is undertaken which includes checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Our policy in relation to the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.