Science Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Science Equipment Preparation Materials Preparation Teaching Support School Environment DBS Check

FULL DESCRIPTION

Science Technician

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF

15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details: September 2026
  • Closing date: 5 May 2026 at 1pm
  • Date listed: 16 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Other support roles

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: £8,654.34 - £8,791.69 Annually (Actual)

Grade 3 SCP 5 to 6

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

Part Time (15 hours per week across 3 days)

Permanent

Term time only

Grade 3 SCP 5 to 6

Actual salary of £8,654.34 to £8,791.69 per annum

September 2026 start

Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026

We are seeking an able and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our highly successful Science department. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of equipment and materials for teaching and learning across the Science department.

This post would be ideal for either an experienced Science Technician or for someone who is seeking an opportunity to work in a busy, varied school environment. No experience is necessary and full training will be given to the successful candidate

[Employer hidden] is a very successful 11 to 18 Comprehensive school serving its local community. We are also very proud of the achievements of our students. Our values underpin our “[Employer hidden] Ready” expectations that we have for everyone within the [Employer hidden] community. These expectations form the basis of everything we do, and everything we believe in as a school and as a community.

If you feel your values and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for someone with energy and vision that is ambitious for themselves and the young people of the school.

Working with us offers you the opportunity to;

  • Join a positive school where effort and success is celebrated
  • Be part of a friendly, supportive team of Technicians in a well-resourced setting
  • Have the support of the Senior Technician and Head of Science to help you continue your further development in the role
  • Take a critical role in continuing the success of the Science department through the provision of varied and stimulating resources

How to Apply

Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look round before applying. Additionally, please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation with a hiring manager.

Contact: Mollie Williams (HR Administrator)

Phone number: [contact hidden]

Email: [contact hidden].

All of our vacancies are advertised on My New Term and we can only accept applications that are submitted via this platform.

We will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The school is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students

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.

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