Science Technician

Band 6 (SCP 7-11) 37 hours per week – term time only
Part time will be considered
Actual Salary:   £22,126 to £24,005
Actual hours of work:  8am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-3.30pm Friday

We are looking to appoint a Science Technician who is flexible in approach, reliable, well organised and enjoys variety in their role, to provide general support to staff and pupils within the Science Faculty.  The successful applicant will not only provide practical support but will be confident in the use of ICT systems and software for the purposes of stock control, production of teaching resources and general administrative work.

This role is crucial to ensuring our pupils’ hard work is supported by effective support systems, coupled with an understanding of maximising achievement. You must be able to relate well to pupils, staff and parents and maintain confidentiality. A good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT is essential, as is patience, a sense of humour and an ability to relate positively to young people. Previous experience of working with pupils in the 11-16 age range would be an advantage.

We are an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school that has outstanding facilities and a state of the art learning environment; we are extremely popular and oversubscribed.  The school is within easy reach of Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield.

Closing date:   9.00am on Thursday 25 September 2025
Interviews:   Thursday 2 October 2025
Required asap

If you would like to apply our application form is in the working for us section.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures.  We adhere to statutory guidelines in respect of safer recruitment though a variety of checks which will include online searches on all shortlisted candidates. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to teach/work in our school will be checked with the DfE.

This role is customer facing and therefore in line with the Immigration Act 2016; all applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language to the level defined in the job description.