Science Technician

About the job

Key information

20 hours per week, term time plus INSET days
Hours 9.30AM to 2.30PM
Salary Scale: Grade 14 Pt. 4-6 Actual salary (£11,295-£11,655)
Deadline for applications to arrive at the school: 9:00 AM Monday 30 June 2025

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Science Technician to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our school where staff morale is high and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place. (Ofsted 2025).

We are a close-knit community school of 760 students with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique.

What will I be doing?

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Work closely with our dedicated, friendly team of 7 Science teachers and an experienced Science Technician
• Be passionate about Science and the opportunities it presents to students to engage with learning
• Work to ensure positive outcomes for students and to provide a healthy and nurturing environment for teaching and learning of Science

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You are likely to be someone who:

• Can demonstrate a background in a Science related field
• Would like to be involved with the students’ learning in the classroom
• Enjoys being part of a team and wants to help develop Science education within the Science team
• Enjoys working with young people and engages with the development on new curriculum ideas

What is in it for me?

Wadham School can offer you:

• Part time hours with term time only (plus INSET days) working days
• Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset County Council
• Onsite parking (on a first come – first served basis)
• Training and CPD in safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant courses
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch

DBS check

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

Supporting documents and information

For job description/person specification and an application form please visit our website.

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.

For all enquires please contact recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127

Apply on the Wadham School website

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