At a Glance
- Tasks: Support science teaching by preparing resources and ensuring safe lab practices.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Ryecroft and Windsor Park Middle Schools.
- Benefits: Permanent, term-time role with flexible hours and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a vibrant educational setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' scientific learning and curiosity.
- Qualifications: NVQ2 in Laboratory Activities or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Science Technician Location: Ryecroft CE Middle School ST14 5PB & Windsor Park CE Middle School ST14 7JX
Start date: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time – 20 hours per week. To be worked flexibly between the two schools.
Salary: Grade 3: Point 5
About You
Are you an enthusiastic, resourceful and skilled Science Technician? Do you have the practical expertise, organisation and personality to support outstanding teaching and learning in science? Are you passionate about science and committed to helping young people develop the knowledge, skills and curiosity they need to achieve their full potential?
- You will have the practical expertise to make a real difference and want to be part of a team that is ambitious for its pupils.
- You will have NVQ2 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) Educational or NVQ2 School Support Staff, or other appropriate equivalent qualification or experience.
- You will have knowledge of appropriate use of laboratory equipment (including handling chemicals safely).
- You will be able to provide and prepare resources for practical lessons that meet both the health & safety standards and the requirements of the classes involved.
- A good understanding and ability to use technology.
- A clean driving licence is advantageous as there will be travel between our sites.
Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026 – 12.00 noon. References will be requested at this stage.
Interviews: Thursday 1st October 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by telephone or email, if possible.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search may be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children and that we might want to explore with you at interview.
Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
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