Science Technician

Clyst Vale Community College, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday-Friday 18hrs per week 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £10,884

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11-16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

The role

We are seeking a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to support the successful delivery of Science across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will play a vital role in preparing practical resources, maintaining equipment and ensuring that laboratories and preparation areas are safe, well-organised and fully equipped to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Working hours are Monday-Friday 18hrs per week. How the hours are split over the 5 days can be discussed at interview.

CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full. If you can meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you. All applications should be made by completing the online application form via E-teach available at http://www.bep.ac/vacancies and include evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role. For full details of the role, please see the job description and person specification. 

Please note we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to non-UK citizens for this role.

As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview. We also reserve the right to interview prospective candidates at any point and to close the advert early.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may invite strong candidates for an interview before the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply promptly. See the Job Description for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer -

• A unique opportunity to work within a Gold Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos

• A supportive CPD programme
• Free on-site parking

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.

Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Clyst Vale Community College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 944 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Clyst Vale Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@clystvale.bep.ac
• Phone number: 01392463936
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clyst-vale-community-college

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

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