Science Technician

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 09 September 2026

Reference: 0623-26

This role would be suitable for candidates who meet one or more of the below criteria. Should you be prefer, or only be available for a part-time opportunity as a Science Technician with us, please indicate this within the application question section:

• An experienced or aspiring Science Technician
• A Science-based PhD graduate or continuing PhD learner
• A academic or support staff member (Science), within an educational institution (HE/FE/schools)
• A Science Technician, previously or currently working in industry

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates.

In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas -
Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

• You will have a passion for sharing their scientific knowledge to inspire and support our students;
• You will be required to demonstrate engaging and innovative planning of and assistance with Science practical’s supporting both teaching staff and students;
• You will prepare equipment for lessons and have responsibility for the maintenance of resources;
• You will supervise the health and safety practice during lessons where specialist equipment is used;
• You will ideally possess a minimum of Science, English and Maths GCSE’s or equivalent, have A levels (or equivalent) in at least one Science subject; and experience of working within a science laboratory.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen within our busy and thriving Sixth Form based at Bede Campus, Sunderland College. Working in a suite of three science laboratories, we are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to work as a part of a friendly and successful team providing an efficient and effective range of technical support to our A-Level subject specialists and students.

You will be responsible for supporting the teaching staff and students in the preparation of equipment, apparatus, materials and chemicals, the conduct of practical work, the application of health and safety policies and the proper management and maintenance of laboratories and associated rooms.

• Planning and delivery of engaging and innovative curriculum-based Science practicals
• Provision of inclusive support for staff and students’ lab-practical…