Technician - Science

Location:

Wellingborough

Salary:
Between £24,552 and £26,754 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 10/07/2026 23:59

Technician – Science

Tresham College – Wellingborough Campus

Salary between £24,552 and £26,754 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

30 hours per week – 40 weeks per year

Permanent – Term Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Technician in Science to join our Science department at The Bedford College Group.

• Technical Support & Lab Preparation – Provide hands‑on technical support for Science teaching, preparing materials, equipment, and resources for practical sessions and ensuring their effective use in laboratories.
• Health & Safety Management – Oversee H&S compliance across sites, including risk assessments, COSHH requirements, and safe disposal of laboratory waste in line with regulations.
• Equipment & Resource Management – Assemble, maintain, distribute, and collect lab equipment and materials, ensuring readiness, cleanliness, and proper storage.
• Collaboration & Practical Support – Work closely with teaching staff to support practical delivery, provide technical advice, trial experiments, and assist with student project work and events.
• Professional Development & Compliance – Stay up to date with scientific developments and training, while adhering to safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and professional standards.

• Qualifications & Knowledge Base – Level 2 Science qualification (or equivalent) with English and Maths (or willingness), strong understanding of lab procedures, and health & safety practices.
• Practical & Technical Experience – Experience preparing and delivering science practicals, working in labs or prep rooms, and supporting demonstrations for individuals and small groups.
• Industry & Educational Experience – Background working in science environments and supporting students/young people, with a focus on customer service and high performance.
• Interpersonal & Professional Skills – Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, promote equality and inclusion, and communicate clearly while contributing positively to the team.
• Flexibility & Development Commitment – Willingness to train (e.g. first aid), travel across sites, adapt working hours, and continuously update skills while maintaining strong health & safety awareness.

Interviews to be held: 22 July 2026

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:
Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and…