Science Technician (Rye College)

Hours of work: 15 Hours Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc. (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Rye College The Grove Rye East Sussex TN31 7NQ Phone: 01797 222545 Email: Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org [Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org] Website: www.ryecollege.co.uk/work-with-us Please note, we do not accept CVs. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Science Technician part time to join our highly motivated team at an exciting time in our growth.   Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.  Our ideal candidate will: • Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting. • Can multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once. • Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload. • Have excellent face to face customer service skills or experience. • Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise. • Act with discretion, handling extremely confidential information. • Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation. • Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation. • Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour. • Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent. • Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace. • Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and • Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual improvement.  In return, we offer: • A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we improve. • A skilled and experienced team of professionals. • A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues. • A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do. • A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.  We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.  Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.  As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation. Additional Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.