# Science TechnicianEmployer: St Dunstan's SchoolLocation: Glastonbury, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: 3 SCP 5 - 7 £15,341 to £15,833Posted: 21st September 2026Expires: 29th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575155Job Reference: Science0926* Share :* PrintGrade: 3 SCP 5 - 7 £15,341 to £15,88325 hours per week plus 5 inset days**The Role**We are seeking a Science Technician to provide vital technical support to our Science department. This role is essential for ensuring that practical lessons are safe, well-prepared, and engaging. You will manage the \"prep room\" and laboratories, ensuring the science curriculum is delivered effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation: Set up laboratories with required chemicals, apparatus and dismantle and clean equipment afterward.Safety & Compliance: Ensure all activities strictly adhere to COSHH and Health & Safety regulations. Perform routine safety checks, equipment calibrations, and risk assessments.Technical Support: Assist teaching staff and students during practical experiments and demonstrate the safe use of equipment shouldMaintenance: Carry out routine repairs on apparatus or liaise with specialists for more complex servicing.Inventory & Budget: Monitor stock levels, order new supplies in line with \"best value\" principles, and manage the secure storage of hazardous materials.In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing school in a beautiful area of the South West.**Benefits of Working With Us**There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.This is an extremely successful inclusive school with a strong reputation in the area. In the most recent Ofsted in February 2024, inspectors praised the strong community ethos and relationships between staff and students based on clear expectations. Inspectors also celebrated our broad and ambitious curriculum, the prioritisation of reading and the support that is in place for all students to access the curriculum. (Ofsted Report- Link) Moreover, we continue to be very proud of the excellent progress our students make in their GCSE examinations. The school remains one of the highest performing schools in Somerset and is well-regarded by parents and the community.St Dunstan’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. St Dunstan’s School is an equal opportunities employer. The site is a no smoking site. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Kings Oak Academy is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to providing high-quality education, this role as a Part-Time Science Technician allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant secondary school setting.
