Job Description

Science Department at St Bede's School

We are a friendly, supportive group of technicians, who work in a dynamic department in an outstanding school, and we're looking to recruit a strong team player to join the team. Within the overarching team, where we support each other across subjects when the need arises, we operate in smaller teams of two, each focusing on their specialism of biology, chemistry and physics.

We are seeking a biology technician to work 30 hours per week, with a suggested working patterns as follows:

Monday - Wednesday

08:30 - 15:30*

Thursday - Friday

09:30 - 16:00*

Hours include a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

There is a degree of flexibility and the daily working pattern can be discussed at interview. It is a term-time appointment, including inset days, plus one week of work during the school holidays. There is no entitlement to take leave during term time. All holidays must be taken during school breaks. Annual salary includes payment for holiday entitlement.

The role is busy and varied, with no two days the same. A willingness to learn is key and there are plenty of opportunities for professional development and the successful candidates will have the opportunity to be First Aid trained. If you'd like more information or would like to talk further about the role, then please contact the Lead Technician, Tracey Sharp, via the school switchboard or by email at

tsh@st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk.

Please note applications for this vacancy will be viewed upon receipt and as such, the vacancy may close prior to the deadline stated. Early applications are encouraged.

Why work for us?

St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'. ECTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles. There are good on-site catering facilities. Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities. Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups. We have a social event at the end of each term as well as occasional staff trips to the theatre. The school is situated in Redhill, a commuter belt town in the Surrey Fringe area. We are close to the M25 and there are good transport links to London and the South Coast from Redhill station which is about 15 minutes walk from the school. We also benefit from being within walking distance of beautiful countryside . Many staff live locally, others commute from Guildford, South London, Kent and East & West Sussex.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 20,319.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person