Science Technician
Colyton Grammar School, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
25 June 2025
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Pro-rated £24,087 to £25,765
Science Technician job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Science Technician at a Leading Grammar School
Colyton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Science Technician to join our team and support the delivery of science lessons. In this role, you will provide technical support, prepare resources, and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring practical lessons run smoothly. You'll work closely with teaching and support staff to manage resources and provide technical assistance for the science curriculum.
At Colyton Grammar School, we strive to enable all students, regardless of background, to flourish. We are driven by our core values of Scholarship, Service, and Humility.
As an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ school, we offer a supportive and dynamic environment that encourages professional development and innovation. You will have access to career growth opportunities, as well as the chance to contribute to a school that values academic and professional excellence. Our location at the western end of the Jurassic Coast offers a unique, inspiring, and tranquil working environment, combining rural beauty with easy access to larger towns and cities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation, setup, and clearing of science practicals and demonstrations.
- Ensure the smooth running of extra-curricular science activities and experiments.
- Support the team by maintaining and cleaning scientific equipment, ensuring it's ready for use.
- Perform routine health and safety checks to ensure compliance with school regulations.
- Conduct maintenance and inspection of science equipment to keep everything in top condition.
- Keep detailed and accurate records of inventory, equipment, and other necessary documentation.
- Assist with stocktaking in coordination with the Senior Technician to ensure the lab is well-supplied.
- Collaborate with other members of the science support team to create an efficient working environment.
- Participate in school-wide and department meetings as necessary to stay connected and informed.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for an organised, practical, and proactive team player who can work well with staff and students. The ideal candidate will be flexible, committed to safeguarding children, and able to adapt to changing priorities. Experience in a school or laboratory environment is desirable, along with knowledge of Health and Safety protocols and risk assessments. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as is a willingness to engage in professional development and training.
In addition to a rewarding and dynamic work environment, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:
- A competitive pension plan.
- Free flu vaccinations.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to the Blue Light Card, unlocking hundreds of discounts nationwide for just £5.
Supporting Documentation:
The accompanying job description provides a comprehensive and accurate overview of the role and responsibilities, helping you understand the expectations and the scope of your duties as an Science Technician at Colyton Grammar School.
Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates during the application window and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Colyton Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1061 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Colyton Grammar School website
Colyton Grammar School is a state-funded academy with a selective intake, situated in East Devon.
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