Science Assistant/Cleaner

Permanent, Part Time (18.5 hours per week) and Term Time Only (TTO) Required to start ASAP Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026 at 22:59pm Interview date: TBC either on Monday 28 September or Wednesday 30 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Science Assistant/Cleaner who can work safely and efficiently both individually and as part of the team in our well-equipped and busy Science Department. Some relevant experience working in a laboratory environment with glassware and hazardous chemicals is desirable however, training will be provided.

Contract details:

• Permanent, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only plus 1 day pro-rata to be worked in the holidays).
• Part time: 18.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday 9am - 3 or 3:30pm, Wednesday 9am - 3:30 or 4pm, and Friday 9am - 3 or 3:30pm (optional to take 30min unpaid lunch). We could accommodate a 5 day working pattern either morning or afternoon shifts for the right candidate.
• The pro-rata salary is £10,862 per annum (based on Grade 2, spine point 6 in the Support Staff Pay Spine for which full-time salary is £25,558 per annum).
• 5.2 weeks holiday pay included in pro rata salary
• You will automatically become a member of the Local Government Pension scheme

For more information about this role, including job description and person specification, please check the JOB DETAILS.