Science Technician

Job Title: Science Technician

Actual Annual Salary: £9,923 - £10,815

Based on hours and weeks worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time

Hours: Part time, 16 hours per week, Term Time only plus + 5 Inset Days

Working Pattern: We can be flexible with the hours and days worked - happy to discuss at interview.

Provisional Start Date: 26 October 2026

Your opportunity to use your technical skills in supporting students with science, in a busy secondary environment:

We are looking for a Science Technician to join our supportive and talented team at Hans Price Academy in Weston super Mare. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students' learning.

About You

• Practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
• Experience of using, cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of specialist equipment.
• Educated to a minimum of A Level standard in science and/or equivalent experience in science such as laboratory experience.
• Hold a relevant vocational qualification e.g. COSHH and/or have knowledge of safe working practices in relation to the handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools which may include knowledge of COSHH regulations and/or CLEAPPS guidance.
• Confident use of IT systems relevant to the post.
• Good standard of written and verbal communication skills.
• Good general administration skills.

About Hans Price Academy

Hans Price Academy is a forward-thinking secondary school located in Weston-super-Mare. Hans Price children are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our increasingly diverse community. They benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment housed in excellent, modern facilities. At Hans Price we believe that at the heart of our students' learning experience is the quality of what we deliver, and we continually strive to provide excellent opportunities in a broad range of subjects and extra-curricular settings. Fulfilment of individual potential is at the very heart of what we hope to achieve and development of students' wider character alongside high academic expectations is something we feel very strongly about.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline

Closing Date: 6 September

Shortlisting Date: 7 September 2026

Interviews: 15 September 2026

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs - a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.