Science Technician
Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ48 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 hours per week, Term Time plus Inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata
Actual salary
- £13,366- £13,794
Pay scale
- Grade 3 points 5 – 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
Science Technician
22.5 hours per week, Term Time plus Inset days
Grade 3 points 5 – 7 £25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata
Actual salary £13,366- £13,794
Permanent - Start date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Science Technician to join our esteemed Science Department, delivering outstanding technical support to the science team and enhancing teaching and learning throughout the science curriculum. The perfect candidate will assist both teachers and students during practical activities, manage inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance, and handle various administrative duties related to the department. While a chemistry background and experience in a school setting are preferred, they are not essential.
The successful candidate will:
- A practical, methodical approach with good planning and effective organisational skills.
- Ability to cope with competing demands and strict deadlines.
- Work effectively and confidently with young people.
- Work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
- Have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
- opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
- a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
- supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
- free parking
- onsite catering and nursery
- salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight – Wednesday 2nd September 2026
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Frome Community College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1298 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01373 465353
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
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