Science Technician (VNOPS25) Fixed-term

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. We are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our school, a school of great character, from September 2025.

Working within a small, specialist team, the post-holder will work across the three science departments ensuring a safe, effective, and efficient laboratory technical service for pupils and teaching staff. We are particularly interested in those with an interest in or experience of Physics.

Applicants should have the experience of working in a laboratory environment, although training will be given. We are looking for applicants who are able to work under pressure to short deadlines, deal with regular interruptions, work with minimal supervision, act on own initiative and can demonstrate attention to detail.

Specific qualifications, experience and/or training should be made clear on your application, and all will be advantageous in the application process. Good IT skills including Microsoft Office programs are essential.

This is a temporary position working 35 hrs/week from the start of September 2025 until Easter 2026, term-time only. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Occasionally some earlier mornings or evening work, for which time off in lieu will be given.

The role will attract an hourly rate of £15.28 p/hour, plus holiday pay as well as generous benefits including employer pension contribution, free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, discretionary staff discount on school fees and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 21 May and interviews are due to take place on Thursday 5 June 2025. Our application form must be completed - CVs alone will not be accepted.

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.

This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Applicants should have the experience of working in a laboratory environment, although training will be given. We are looking for applicants who are able to work under pressure to short deadlines, deal with regular interruptions, work with minimal supervision, act on own initiative and can demonstrate attention to detail.

Specific qualifications, experience and/or training should be made clear on your application, and all will be advantageous in the application process. Good IT skills including Microsoft Office programs are essential.

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. We are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our school, a school of great character, from September 2025.

This is a temporary position working 35 hrs/week from the start of September 2025 until Easter 2026, term-time only. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Occasionally some earlier mornings or evening work, for which time off in lieu will be given.

The role will attract an hourly rate of £15.28 p/hour, plus holiday pay as well as generous benefits including employer pension contribution, free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, discretionary staff discount on school fees and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.