Science Technician

Luton Sixth Form College was established in 1966 as the first sixth form college in the Country. Since then, our deep commitment to our young people and our focus on improving outcomes, has ensured that the student experience is rooted in quality and educational excellence. Our impressive track record speaks for itself and our long-serving staff are hardworking, dedicated, feel valued and consider the College to be an amazing place to work.

Science Technician (Physics) (full time, term time only for 39 weeks a year) (maternity cover)

Working 37 hours per week between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday for 39 weeks per year, term time only, a degree of flexibility is required.

You will provide technical support to staff and students for science work in the College, including:

• To prepare equipment, chemicals and specimens for practical sessions and examinations, including constructing and setting up equipment as required.
• To assist teachers and support students in practical demonstrations where possible.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is qualified to at least A level standard in Physics
• Has knowledge of standard A Level Physics practical activities 

Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine point 20, £19,770 (This is the prorated equivalent of the full-time scale £22,949). This will be further prorated for the fixed term period.

This is a fixed term contract covering Maternity Leave, which will terminate on the return from Maternity leave of the permanent post holder.

Planned Start Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Closing date for all completed application forms: Monday 17th March 2025

Please note that the College requires candidates wishing to be considered for employment to complete an application form via the My New Term website. The College is unable to accept any standalone CVs submitted. Any CVs that are submitted with a completed application form will be seen as secondary information. As such, shortlisting will be on the basis of the information provided in the application form.  

Luton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles in the College have contact with children and as such anyone that is employed by the College is considered to be engaged in regulated activities. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Orders 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Offers of employment are subject to evidence of the relevant qualifications, the right to work in the UK, references and DBS clearance that are deemed satisfactory to the College.