Science Technician in Grimsby

About the Academy

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. With Ofsted recognising the outstanding practice in place for Behaviour and Attitudes, Safeguarding and Personal Development, our students are in safe hands with regards to expert support. Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re‑accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional routes towards higher education. Humberston Academy has also been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession.

Providing our young people access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop their character and learn. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts as well as engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become active and purposeful global citizens. At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022 and successfully re‑accredited in 2025. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status since 2021.

The successful applicant will be expected to be aligned to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston. We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. You will be joining a hard‑working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of materials for practical lessons within the department
• Preparation of chemical solutions, biological specimens etc.
• Supervise the set‑up, test and preparation of apparatus, equipment, machinery, chemicals and/or materials following statutory health and safety requirements to support specific learning requirements within the delivery of the curriculum
• Assist or participate in the delivery of a wider, more demanding or specialist range of learning activities, as specified and planned by teaching staff, to maintain the required standards of curriculum delivery
• Supervise and guide others (including non‑specialist teachers) in the operation of all equipment/machinery in the subject area, ensuring that operation is within statutory health and safety standards to fulfil the required standards of service delivery
• Maintenance of good order and safe working conditions in these areas
• Storing and labelling properly any hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials etc.
• Checking equipment before use when possible
• Making minor repairs, where possible, and consulting with Subject Leader and Senior Technician
• Maintaining supplies of stock items and re‑ordering in consultation with Subject Leader
• Ordering new or replacement equipment as requested by Subject Leader and Senior Technician
• Managing and organising the storage and use of all equipment
• Occasional construction of simple equipment, visual aids etc.
• Maintaining an inventory of all equipment and its locations
• Servicing or cleaning laboratory equipment as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• A good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy. GCSEs or equivalent in Sciences and Maths
• Appropriate technical qualifications
• Similar technical work, or demonstrate enthusiasm, capability and ability to learn
• Good communication skills
• Well organised and capable of organising equipment etc.
• Ability to relate well to a wide range of people within the Academy’s community
• Cheerful disposition with a good sense of humour
• Ability to prioritise jobs
• Ability to work cooperatively within a small team

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 6: £25,989.00 FTE, £17,275.38 pro rata per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: holiday discounts, cinema tickets, restaurant booking discount, cycle to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunity and Employment Statements

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre‑employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.