Science Technician

What skills and experience we're looking for

Science Technician

22.5 hours per week, Term Time plus Inset days

Grade 3 points 5 – 7 £25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata

Actual salary £13,366- £13,794

Permanent - Start date

September 2026

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Science Technician to join our esteemed Science Department, delivering outstanding technical support to the science team and enhancing teaching and learning throughout the science curriculum. The perfect candidate will assist both teachers and students during practical activities, manage inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance, and handle various administrative duties related to the department. While a chemistry background and experience in a school setting are preferred, they are not essential.

The successful candidate will

• A practical, methodical approach with good planning and effective organisational skills.
• Ability to cope with competing demands and strict deadlines.
• Work effectively and confidently with young people.
• Work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

What the school offers its staff

We offer the successful candidate

• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline

Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.

Closing date

Midnight – Tuesday 9th June 2026

Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment

Please visit our website for details on how to apply

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.