Royal High Bath, GDST
Science Technician – Biology Specialism
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Contract term: Permanent Hours: Full time Term Time only FTE 0.838 Salary: Regional Grade 3, no less than £22,741 (actual pay) Required: ASAP
We’re looking for a dynamic Science Technician with a particular passion for Biology to help ignite curiosity and confidence across our STEM community. This is a school where innovation meets tradition and every girl is known, supported, and inspired to thrive.
You’ll work collaboratively across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, bringing strong interpersonal skills, excellent organisation, and a genuine commitment to supporting both colleagues and students. If you love shaping learning, lifting others up, and making Science feel exciting and accessible, you’ll fit right in.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking, highly supportive team, we’d be delighted to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the way our students experience STEM and play a key role in a vibrant, ambitious school community.
Key aspects of the role:
- Teaching & Learning: Prepare, trial and clear away practical equipment; support teachers and pupils during experiments; maintain protocols; assist with displays, extracurricular activities and departmental admin.
- Health & Safety: Ensure all practical work follows CLEAPSS/COSHH guidance; monitor safe procedures; manage hazardous waste; respond to lab emergencies; provide first aid if qualified.
- Training & Development: Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge; engage in ongoing training; review and develop own practice; hold or obtain a first-aid qualification.
- Resource Management: Manage stock, purchasing, inventories and budgets; maintain safe storage; keep prep rooms tidy; ensure equipment servicing and repairs.
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About the School
Royal High School Bath is a highly rewarding place to work and is part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.
Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package.
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Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Friday 7th August 2026 at 10am.
Interviews will take place week commencing 13th August 2026.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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