Job Description

Duration:

Permanent, part-time, term-time only

Salary:

The starting salary for this post is 24,090.90 (28,137 FTE). Progression is on an annual increment scale to 25,466.81 (29,744 FTE) per annum.

Closing date:

06/05/2025

The Post

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Science Technician Manager to lead the Department. The post holder will work closely with the teachers to facilitate the practical components of the courses and maintain an efficient, safe, and effective service.



The role will include setting up and maintaining equipment, as well as the College's laboratories in accordance with high standards of health and safety. The post is student facing and applicants must be confident working with young people. A high level of practical and organisational skills is essential. The post holder will need to have a background in science, including handling chemicals and previous experience of working as a Science Technician is highly desirable.



The post is available immediately on a permanent, part-time basis (85.62%). The post holder will be required to work term-time only from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (with 45 minutes unpaid lunchbreak). The hours may be adjusted each academic year to ensure coverage during the College Day.

The Department

The Department is housed in the County Building, along with other STEM subjects. The labs are fully equipped with data projectors, white boards, wi-fi, gas, water, and fume cupboards.



Students regularly progress onto university courses for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry and Midwifery.



The post holder will line manage a team of four Science Technicians, providing support for the following courses:


Biology A Level Chemistry A Level Physics A Level BTEC Applied Human Biology BTEC Engineering

Salary

The starting salary for this post is 24,090.90 (28,137 FTE). Progression is on an annual increment scale to 25,466.81 (29,744 FTE) per annum.

Applying

Applicants are asked to complete and return the enclosed application form to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than

9.00am on Tuesday 6 May 2025.

When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:


Why you have applied for the post Any experience you have of working as a Science Technician or Science Technician Manager Any experience you have of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering and working with relevant equipment Any experience you have of working with young people Any relevant qualifications you have relating to the role Any experience you have of working as part of a team Any other relevant experience relating to the post

Safeguarding

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.