Science Technician
Worle Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8XX9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
9 March 2026
Closing date
5 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TPLTSS4 £8,545 - £9,107 (actual salary)
Science Technician job summary
Permanent
Term Time Only
Part time - 14 Hours per week
TPLTSS4 £8,545 - £9,107 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Science Technician to work within our thriving science faculty at Worle Community School - An Academy in Weston-super-Mare.
The successful candidate will work alongside fellow technicians to support class teachers with resourcing, equipment requirements, schemes of learning and relevant health and safety information. In doing so, they will ensure that all lessons are sufficiently resourced to enable high quality teaching and learning in a safe working environment.
On a daily basis typical responsibilities will include the preparation, assembly and subsequent cleaning of technical materials, apparatus and equipment; their safe storage; and the disposal of used or waste products in accordance with school policies and procedures and, where appropriate, statutory regulations. You may often assist with wider aspects of the department to ensure that processes and changes run smoothly.
This role will suit a candidate with a passion for science and supporting the teaching of students in order to achieve excellent outcomes. The successful candidate will have meticulous organisation with a detail-oriented approach.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join a team with high standards, working in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
The ideal candidate would:
- Hold a City and Guilds or equivalent vocational qualification to Level 3, as well as be able to demonstrate the following attributes and qualities:
- Interest in science and science education.
- Strong organisational skills, with an attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
- A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
- Flu vaccinations.
About The Priory Learning Trust:
TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.
At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.
We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.
This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.
Closing Date: 5th February 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 11th February 2026
Proposed Start Date: 9th March 2026
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Worle Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1288 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
About Worle Community School:
WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.
At Worle Community School Academy, WCSA, we look after our colleagues. We are a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
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