Science Technician

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22.5 hours per week, 8.40am to 1.10pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £13,469 to £13,684

What skills and experience we're looking for

An awareness of the current CLEAPSS regulations and First Aid would be advantageous but training can be provided. We are looking for a candidate with a keen eye for detail and a can-do approach to work.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• A thriving and successful school
• A strong inclusive ethos and a thriving whole school community
• A highly committed staff team, who are dynamic, motivated and focused on improving outcomes for children
• A commitment to ensuring staff wellbeing and a good work-life balance
• A strong commitment to training and professional development, with opportunities for staff to develop new ideas and approaches to improve outcomes for learners
• The opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join St Mary’s CE Middle School in Puddletown and play an important role in supporting engaging science lessons.

We are seeking to appoint a part time Science Technician to work five mornings per week within our Science department; although other working patterns will be considered.

The main duties will include preparing equipment, resources and materials for demonstrations, experiments and practical lessons. As the Science Technician you will also help maintain stock, support laboratory organisation and ensure equipment is safe, clean and ready for use. As the Science Technician you will contribute to the smooth running of the department, supporting teaching staff, practical activities, enrichment sessions and the wider delivery of a high-quality science curriculum to pupils across Years 5 to 8.

This position is 22.5 hours per week, 8:40am to 1:10pm term time only. The successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible subject to the appropriate checks being completed. This is a permanent position.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wessex Multi-Academy Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Science Technician Job Description.pdf - 135 KB (opens in new tab)

Science Technician Person Spec.pdf - 218 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 441 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown website
• Email address: tgalloway@stmarys.wessex.ac
• Phone number: 01305 848293
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-middle-school-puddletown

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Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tgalloway@stmarys.wessex.ac.

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