Job Introduction
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
37 hours per week – term time
Salary: £21,870 - £23,127 actual per annum (FTE £24,735 - £26,157)
We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join the Science Faculty from 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will support the department by providing classroom and curriculum assistance. The Science Faculty includes nine laboratories, along with dedicated preparation, storage, and resource areas.
Brighton Hill Community School is a rapidly growing coeducational 11–16 school with approximately 1,300 students and has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are looking for a confident, skilled, and committed team player who is keen to develop and learn new skills in this demanding but highly rewarding role.
Why apply to work at Brighton Hill Community School?
- High quality support from the Senior Leadership Team and Cover team.
- “Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable’”. (Ofsted)
- “Lessons are calm and focused. When asking pupils about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here.’” (Ofsted)
- The opportunity to innovate and develop your professional skills through a comprehensive and innovative professional development programme which seeks to develop all staff
- The chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for our students, who “are eager to explain why they believe that Brighton Hill is such a special school.” (Ofsted)
| Essential | Desirable |
EDUCATION & TRAINING | ||
4 GCSE’s grade A-C / 9-4, or equivalent, (to include Science, English and Math’s), or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and skills through practical experience | X |
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Basic Health & Safety Certificate |
| X |
First Aid Training |
| X |
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE | ||
Good organizational skills | X |
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Basic ICT and clerical skills | X |
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Practical experience of working within a scientific laboratory, ideally within a school / college environment |
| X |
Awareness of current scientific developments in education |
| X |
Practical experience of working with chemicals |
| X |
Understanding of COSHH and risk assessments |
| X |
PERSONAL QUALITIES | ||
Keen interest in science | X |
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Ability to communicate well with staff, students, parents | X |
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Enthusiasm, self-motivation and good sense of humor | X |
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Good time-management skills | X |
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Flexibility | X |
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Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team | X |
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Adaptable in terms of acquiring new skills | X |
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Willingness to take responsibility for health and safety and undertake risk assessments | X |
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CHILD PROTECTION | ||
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people | X |
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For full details and an application form, please visit our website: www.brightonhill.org
Please email applications to: recruitment@bhcs.sfet.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10 July 2026 @ 4pm
Brighton Hill Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership.
The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with self‑disclosure), online/social media checks, and satisfactory references.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
