Children’s Science Instructor & Session Planner

Fun Science is looking for an entertaining fun scientist to join our after school club and office team, mainly running science themed after school clubs for young children in and around Bath, Bristol and Wiltshire, but also taking charge of kit packing and assisting with organisation in the office. We require someone with strong organisational skills who is forward thinking, efficient and self-sufficient. If suited to the candidate, there will also be the opportunity to get involved working 1:1 with children with additional needs.

You will primarily be running after school clubs for children aged 5-11 but also spend time in our Bath office with our small, friendly team, packing kits for our sessions and testing experiments. You will also have the opportunity to be part of the general development and organisation of the business, helping to shape the way we make science fun for children.

This role will be term-time only, but you will also have the opportunity to perform at large festivals and events, and to work within our holiday club or parties team as well, which will offer additional hours.

Own transport is essential, as is an entertaining, enthusiastic personality! You will be given all the equipment and training needed to run activities including chemical reactions, slime making, hair raising and rocket launches. Experience working with children is essential. Scientific knowledge is not essential as this can be taught. You may be asked to travel up to 20 miles from Bristol but most sessions will be closer to Bristol or your home address if you are not Bristol-based.

Pay starts at £15-£18 an hour, with the potential to increase after 6 months. This role can be either 20 hours a week,(Monday to Friday, 12.30-4.30pm) or 35 hours a week (9am – 4.30pm with half an hour break) term-time only, but we are open to discussion regarding hours and can be flexible on some timings. Please mention your preference when applying. Mileage is paid at 35p per mile.

We also offer an employee discount.

Candidate specification

• 1 year of voluntary or paid experience working with children (required)
• Driving licence & access to your own transport (required)
• Experience working within a school setting (preferred)

Expected start date: 26/08/2025 (can be flexible for the right candidate)

Application closing date: 08/08/2025