Ryecroft CofE Middle School (Innovate2Educate),
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
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?
We are seeking to appoint a technician who will bring strong practical skills, initiative and a genuine enthusiasm for science, to support the delivery of a high-quality, practical science curriculum. You will work closely with teachers to ensure that practical lessons are well prepared, safe and engaging, helping to create the best possible learning experiences for our pupils.
About You
- 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 meets 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.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be found below.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect 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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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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