Science Technician

• Vacancy Type
• Term-Time Only Plus
• Location
• Upper Dicker, Hailsham
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Monday, October 6, 2025
• Job Summary

• Bede's Trust currently has a fantastic opportunity within our Senior School to join us as a Science Technician.

  In this role, you would be supporting our Head Technician in the delivery of Science provisions, assisting in the creation and delivery of laboratory experiment orders, as well as assisting Teachers and Technicians with day-to-day requests.

  You will be responsible for carrying out the preparation and cleaning of equipment for practical science, as well as the tidying and cleaning of the laboratory facilities, checking practical provisions, reporting any problems through the appropriate channels, carrying out periodic safety checks on specialist equipment, and dealing with emergencies in lessons such as breakages and spills.

  We are looking for someone with a high regard for quality of work, and attention to detail, who also has the ability to follow a defined work flow, meet deadlines, and have the ability to multitask. For this role, we will be considering both experienced Technicians and Apprentices who we can train into the role.

  This is a Permanent contract working Part-Time, 34.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. (Term-Time only, plus an additional 4 weeks) consisting of the following working hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 - 15:00 with an unpaid 30 minute break per day.

  • Wednesday & Friday 8:00 - 17:00 with an unpaid 30 minute break per day

  Offering an attractive salary of £17,002.98 plus holiday pay (£27,781.26 Full-Time Equivalent) along with a range of staff benefits including:

  • A generous company pension with salary exchange options

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Retail Discounts

  • Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

  • Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

  • Eye care vouchers,

  • Refer a Friend Scheme

  • Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

  • Complimentary Lunch provided

  • Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

  We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

  For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact

  recruitment@bedes.org.Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.Application Closing Date:Monday 6th October 2025 at 8am.Interviews will take place on the week commencing 3rd November 2025.Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check
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