About this role
Science Technician
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (flexible scheduling between Monday-Friday) Term Time only plus 2 INSET days
Pay Scale: NJC6-7
Start date: 06/07/2026
Interview date: 08/06/2026
Are you passionate about making science come to life? We are looking for a proactive and organized Science Technician to provide vital technical support to our teaching staff and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in delivering an engaging curriculum within a safe, well-maintained laboratory environment.
The Role
As a key member of our science department, you will ensure that practical learning happens seamlessly and safely. Your day-to-day will involve:
Setting up specialist equipment and materials for lessons and research projects.
Maintaining high safety standards, managing hazardous materials, and minimising risks.
Checking, calibrating, and repairing laboratory tools and equipment.
Keeping our labs stocked, organized, and ready for action.
About You
We are looking for a conscientious professional with a "solutions-focused" attitude. You should have:
At least 3 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including English, Maths, and Science.
Strong communication and numeracy skills, with a responsible approach to Health & Safety.
A calm-under-pressure demeanor and a genuine commitment to safeguarding the welfare of young people.
Experience in a school or lab environment, or knowledge of the KS3-KS5 curriculum, is highly desirable.
Ready to spark a reaction in the classroom? If you have the technical skills and the drive to support the next generation of scientists, we would love to hear from you. This post is subject to Trust and School safeguarding policies and a staff code of conduct.
What Ashton Park School can offer:
A highly collaborative department of specialists
Committed and supportive staff body with a real sense of community
Employee Assistance Programme
Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers
Cycle to Work scheme
Free eye tests
Access to staff sports and competitions
Local Government Pension Scheme
Training and professional development opportunities
Internal job market and great opportunities for progression
Family friendly policies
Free parking
About Ashton Park Secondary School
This is an exciting time to join Ashton Park School & sixth form as we embed our vision for our school to be ‘Valued in our community for our passion for learning and a commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect, and celebration of success’. In a recent Ofsted inspection we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas.
''The new school leadership team has been mindful of staff workload and well-being when introducing rapid change’’ Ofsted Lead Inspector
We are looking for applicants who are passionate about students’ learning and who have an unequivocal commitment to excellence in all they do. The successful applicant will have the enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to deliver high quality student support. The successful candidate will be committed to the personal development of our students.
Being part of the professional learning community at Excalibur Academies Trust will provide the post holder with outstanding opportunities to progress and contribute to the continuing development of both school and trust.
Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school, with over 1200 students, set in the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We have many strengths including a committed team of
staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work and supporting the young people in our care. There is a hugely impressive range of opportunities on offer for our student body. We are a very happy school community.
We truly believe Ashton Park has the potential to develop into a beacon of academic excellence over the next few years. If you are prepared for the challenge of playing a significant role in helping us achieve this and have a core belief that all students, no matter what their background or prior attainment can achieve, then we would welcome an application from you.
We wish you the very best of luck with your application and hope to meet you soon!
Please be aware that we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this posting once suitable candidates have been found. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in order to be considered.
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting th