Science Technician

Wixams Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,490.20 Annually (Actual) FTE - £27463 Actual - £23490.20

Science Technician job summary

🚀 Science Technician

🔬 Wixams Academy

📍 Bedfordshire

📅 Application Deadline: 9th November 2026

📆 Start Date: As soon as possible

⏰ Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, Term-Time Only

💰 Salary: S1.4 (£27,463 FTE) £23490.20 - Actual

👤 Reports to: Head of Science

At Wixams Academy, our vision of "Excellence for All" drives everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every student, regardless of background or starting point, has the opportunity to achieve exceptional outcomes academically and personally.

We believe outstanding education goes beyond the classroom. Through high-quality teaching, excellent pastoral support, and a rich curriculum, we inspire students to develop confidence, resilience, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

As we continue our journey to becoming one of Bedfordshire's leading schools, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our thriving Science Department.

🧪 About the Role

Practical science is at the heart of an outstanding science education. As our Science Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging and exciting lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Working closely with the Head of Science and teaching staff, you will ensure practical activities are prepared safely and efficiently, laboratories are maintained to the highest standard, and students have access to excellent learning opportunities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an organised, proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced educational environment and wants to make a real difference to young people's lives.

What You'll Be Doing

✅ Preparing, setting up and clearing away practical lesson resources

✅ Preparing chemicals, apparatus and specialist equipment safely

✅ Maintaining laboratories, prep rooms and storage areas

✅ Carrying out routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment

✅ Managing stock levels and assisting with ordering supplies

✅ Ensuring safe storage and disposal of chemicals in line with COSHH regulations

✅ Supporting teachers with practical activities, assessments and examinations

✅ Assisting with science enrichment events, educational visits and open evenings

✅ Promoting the highest standards of health and safety throughout the department

We're Looking For Someone Who:

🧠 Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

🤝 Works effectively as part of a team and communicates confidently with staff and students

🔍 Can manage multiple priorities and solve problems proactively

⚡ Is reliable, enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to school life

🧪 Has an interest in science and practical learning environments

📚 Believes in the power of education to transform young lives

Why Join Wixams Academy?

🌟 Be part of a supportive and ambitious school community

🌟 Work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues

🌟 Access ongoing professional development opportunities

🌟 Play a key role in supporting outstanding science education

🌟 Help shape the future of young people every day

How to Apply

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please arrange a conversation with Nathaniel Wilson, Headteacher, via Nisha Thind.

Applications can be submitted through the recruitment portal where you found this vacancy or by completing the application form on the Wixams Academy website and emailing it to:

📧 nthind@wixamsacademy.co.uk

⚠️ We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

🛡️ Safeguarding Statement

The Knowledge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches, references, and all other safeguarding checks relevant to the role.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Wixams Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 903 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wixams Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wixams-academy

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