Science Technician (Rye College)

• Locations Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom
• Enable Applications No
• Working Hours 15
• Salary From 25,185
• Salary To 25,583
• Working Pattern Part Time - term time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Hours of work: 15
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 02 February 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

We areseekingto appoint anenthusiastic,energeticand adaptableScienceTechnicianpart timeto join ourhighly motivatedteamat an exciting time inourgrowth.

Our aimis to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interestin workingin an educationalsetting.
• Canmulti-task under pressure and juggle many tasks atonce.
• Have excellent organisationalskills withthe ability to effectively prioritiseworkload.
• Have excellent face to face customer service skillsorexperience.
• Payattention to detail,pick up onoversightsand rectifyproblems before theyarise.
• Act with discretion, handlingextremely confidentialinformation.
• Demonstrate awillingness to become involved in the life of theorganisation.
• Be enthusiastic,energeticand open to innovation.
• Have integrity,optimismand a good sense ofhumour.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionallyintelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in theworkplace.
• Havegood communicationskills with the ability towork as part of a team; and
• Bededicatedand flexible,with commitment to continual improvement.

In return, we offer:

• A workplace that isfuture focused with potential for professional growth as weimprove.
• A skilled and experienced team ofprofessionals.
• A happy community committed to the professional development of allcolleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all wedo.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students' life chances.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

About Us

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.