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Laboratory Technician Maternity Cover

Wells, Somerset
Part-time
19th May 2026
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Laboratory Technician Maternity Cover

Part-time 34 hours per week
Fixed Term from September 2026 – May 2027
Or until post holder returns

Wells Cathedral School is seeking to appoint a part-time Laboratory Technician to provide maternity cover. The successful candidate will support the teaching of Science by preparing and delivering practical resources for lessons, working closely with academic staff.

Ideally, applicants will have a background in a technical discipline and demonstrate a well-organised, hands-on approach. The role requires a proactive individual who is committed to developing their skills and contributing effectively as part of the Science Faculty team.

Applicants must hold GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A–C (or 4–9), including Maths and English.

Closing date: Tuesday 19 May 2026, 12 noon

A date for the Interviews is to be scheduled

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

For further details, please download an application pack







Fixed Term from September 2026 – May 2027

Or until post holder returns

Wells Cathedral School is seeking to appoint a part-time Laboratory Technician to provide maternity cover. The successful candidate will support the teaching of Science by preparing and delivering practical resources for lessons, working closely with academic staff.

Ideally, applicants will have a background in a technical discipline and demonstrate a well-organised, hands-on approach. The role requires a proactive individual who is committed to developing their skills and contributing effectively as part of the Science Faculty team.

Applicants must hold GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A–C (or 4–9), including Maths and English.

Closing date: Tuesday 19 May 2026, 12 noon

A date for the Interviews is to be scheduled

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

For further details, please download an application pack

Application PackApplication FormWells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of the School’s due diligence.All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered “spent” except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.