Science Technician
Closing in 10 days (19 September 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Grade 14 NJC points 4-6 – FTE £25,185 - £25,989 Actual starting salary - £21,566
Employer: The Castle School
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 19 September 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- 37 hours per week
- 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:00pm on Friday (includes an unpaid 30-minute daily lunch break)
- 39 weeks per year (Term time plus INSET days)
- Grade 14 NJC points 4-6 – FTE £25,185 – £25,989
- Actual starting salary – £21,566
What will I be doing?
Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.
We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.
The Castle School is looking to appoint a Science Technician within our busy Science Department.
The Science Technician has a valuable role to play in enabling the child in the classroom to succeed through providing a complete laboratory technical resource to the school. The successful candidate should be able to start work before school to enable the preparation of lessons for the day, however some flexibility regarding the hours is possible for the right candidate.
The Science Department is the largest in the school with nine full-time teaching staff and a well-qualified and experienced Senior Science Technician. Lessons take place in fully equipped laboratories, five of which have been newly refurbished.
Students are pushed to be curious about the world around them and test their own hypotheses through practical investigation throughout their time at school. The Science Department works extremely collaboratively, and you will benefit greatly from the use of richly resourced schemes of learning as well as the experience and support of the whole team.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient and flexible, demonstrate initiative, have excellent communication and organisation skills and be a team player. Previous experience in a similar role or an interest in science is desirable however the successful candidate will be given suitable on the job training.
What is in it for me?
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Supporting documents and information
All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by midnight on the closing date.
Further details are available within the job description and person specification.
Closing date: Friday 19 September September 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing 22 September 2025