Senior Science Technician

St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School, Bristol, BS14 9LS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 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: £30,023.00 - £32,046.00 Annually (FTE)

Senior Science Technician job summary

Governors of this outstanding Catholic 11-16 school wish to appoint a Senior Science Technician to organise and deliver technical assistant and support activities to teaching staff and the Head of Faculty to support the teaching, guidance and learning that is necessary to deliver the curriculum.

You are:

• Committed to supporting high-quality teaching and learning within the Science Faculty
• An organised and knowledgeable science technician with a strong understanding of laboratory procedures, equipment management and health and safety requirements.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities while ensuring resources and facilities are prepared to a high standard.
• An excellent communicator and supportive team player who works effectively with staff, students and external suppliers.
• Committed to continuous improvement and maintaining best practice in science education and laboratory safety

You will:

• Provide technical assistance and practical support to teaching staff and the Head of Science to enable effective curriculum delivery.
• Prepare, maintain and manage science equipment, materials and practical resources. Promote a safe working environment through effective health and safety procedures, risk management and technical advice.
• Support the day-to-day organisation of the Science Faculty, including stock control, ordering resources and liaising with suppliers.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose, resolving issues where appropriate.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting its ethos, values and safeguarding responsibilities.

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 St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 753 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bernadette-catholic-secondary-school

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