Senior Science Technician

Bradon Forest School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13,533.05 - £13,967.86 Annually (Actual) Actual salary will be determined depending on hours agreed

Senior Science Technician job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to join our dedicated team. The post holder will support the science team in assisting teachers in the preparation of classroom equipment.

This is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term time (39 weeks a year).

The post will involve:

Directing and participating in the preparation of classroom equipment, solutions and materials.

Directing and participating in the day to day running of laboratories.

Create and maintain equipment and resources for lessons in a user friendly form, ensuring all in a safe working order and with chemicals, hazard cards and risk assessments.

Collection of and caring for insect and plant materials as necessary.

Distributing and clearing away of equipment from science laboratories. Replace this equipment in the prep room.

Carry out the cleaning of glassware, dirty equipment and sinks within the laboratories.

Ensure that the preparation rooms, laboratories and storerooms are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

To be responsible for the safe disposal of laboratory waste (chemical and biological) and to deal safely with spillages/breakages following regulations.

Construction/repair and maintenance of general science equipment as necessary.

Order equipment as directed by senior science technician. Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.

General administration tasks, e.g. filing, paperwork etc.

To assist with co-ordination of file reference material, textbooks and reprographics.

Setting up apparatus and assisting in its operation when required as demonstrator.

Ensure that lab safety checks are completed at year end.

Monitor and control local purchases and consider budget in delivery of materials.

Participate in the preparation and running of Science Clubs and Science trips.

Run the training and induction of new technicians.

Assist in the induction of new teaching staff by making them familiar with the ordering systems and health and safety procedures in the prep room.

Carry out all required HASAW procedures and comply with faculty, school and statutory HASAW policies.

Why work for us?

• Internal career opportunities
• Personalised professional development and training
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
• Automatic enrolment to the local government pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Recognition of local government service
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your
interview.

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 Bradon Forest School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 987 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bradon Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradon-forest-school-swindon

Bradon Forest School is part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of three secondary schools: Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton and The Dean Academy in Lydney.

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