Science Technician
Rye College, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week;
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Single Status 4 Point 9 to 10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We areseekingto appoint anenthusiastic,energeticand adaptableScienceTechnicianpart timeto join ourhighly motivatedteamat an exciting time inourgrowth.
Our aimis 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 interestin workingin an educationalsetting.
Canmulti-task under pressure and juggle many tasks atonce.
Have excellent organisationalskills withthe ability to effectively prioritiseworkload.
Have excellent face to face customer service skillsorexperience.
Payattention to detail,pick up onoversightsand rectifyproblems before theyarise.
Act with discretion, handlingextremely confidentialinformation.
Demonstrate awillingness to become involved in the life of theorganisation.
Be enthusiastic,energeticand open to innovation.
Have integrity,optimismand a good sense ofhumour.
Possess effective communication skills and be emotionallyintelligent.
Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in theworkplace.
Havegood communicationskills with the ability towork as part of a team; and
Bededicatedand flexible,with commitment to continual improvement.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
A workplace that isfuture focused with potential for professional growth as weimprove.
A skilled and experienced team ofprofessionals.
A happy community committed to the professional development of allcolleagues.
A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all wedo.
A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visitprior toapplication.
We arecommitted to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant willbe requiredto undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Rye College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our 'Child Protection Policy' which can be viewed in the 'Policies' section of our website.
Applying for the job
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About Rye College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 616 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rye College website
- Email address
- aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org
Our mission is to 'create bright futures for all'.
With this in mind, we work hard to ensure that every child is happy and well supported on their educational journey with us. We want every child to grow and flourish in our care.
Our college is set in the attractive heart of 1066 country and is a place where students feel safe and have space to learn. We pride ourselves on being a close knit community where students are known as individuals and where their talents are nurtured.
We are part of a family of schools that serve the young people of Rye from two to sixteen years of age, truly making us a 'local community college'. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of start points and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education.
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.
Since November 2018, Rye College has been part of Aquinas - an educational trust of eleven schools in the south-east; we believe our students will benefit enormously from our shared ambition to excel. We are proud to be working together with Aquinas to build on our reputation for supporting students in realising their potential and going on to lead fruitful and productive lives.
We look forward to leading Rye College on the next exciting stage of our development.
Arranging a visit to Rye College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.
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