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Job Post Details

Science Technician - job post

St Johns School
4.2 out of 5 stars
Sidmouth
£14 an hour - Part-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.

Job details

Pay

  • £14 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time

Location

Sidmouth

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Canteen
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Science Technician

Term Time Only | 16 Hours per Week

4 Hours per day, Monday–Thursday Mornings (Preferred)

£14 per hour

Sidmouth, Devon

Join Our Inspiring School Community

Are you organised, practical and passionate about supporting young people in their learning?

St John's School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to support our thriving Science Department from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role behind the scenes, helping to deliver engaging and inspiring practical Science lessons whilst ensuring our laboratories remain safe, organised and fully resourced.

Working closely with the science teaching staff, you will prepare materials and equipment, maintain laboratory resources and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Preparing materials, chemicals and equipment for practical lessons
  • Setting up and clearing away experiments and demonstrations
  • Managing stock, resources and laboratory inventories
  • Assisting with equipment maintenance and safety checks
  • Supporting compliance with COSHH, CLEAPSS and health and safety requirements
  • Maintaining safe, organised and well-resourced laboratories

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

✔ Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

✔ Enjoys practical, hands-on work

✔ Is able to work independently and as part of a team

✔ Has experience in a laboratory, educational or scientific environment (desirable)

✔ Is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety

✔ Shares our commitment to supporting young people and helping them thrive

Whether you are an experienced Science Technician or someone with relevant laboratory or scientific experience looking to work within education, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join St John's?

At St John's School, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive environment where both pupils and staff flourish.

Located in the beautiful coastal town of Sidmouth, we offer:

A stunning location on the Jurassic Coast

A welcoming and supportive staff community

Opportunities for professional development

Participation in the wider life of the School

The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils every day

Safeguarding

St John's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and all safer recruitment requirements.

To Apply

For further information and an application form, please visit our website. https://stjohnsdevon.co.uk/job-opportunity

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: September 2026

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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