EDUC 3207 - Central Team Technician (Science) - Calderside Academy (603452) - 3207-432270926

South Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Scotland is seeking a Central Team Technician (Science) based at Calderside Academy. The role involves providing support to various schools, servicing workshops, and maintaining technical equipment. Candidates should have knowledge of the technical curriculum and experience in educational settings. The position offers competitive hourly rates and benefits including a local government pension scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Technical curriculum is desirable.
• Experience working in a school environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide curricular support to schools in the Learning Community.
• Service workshops and maintain technical equipment.
• Prepare materials and construct educational apparatus.

Skills

Knowledge of the Technical curriculum

Experience in a school or similar environment

Servicing workshops

Electrical safety testing

Job description

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.

Application Deadline: 19th December 2025, 11:55pm.

Location: Calderside Academy
Hours: 35 hours per week, not term time
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday
Hourly Rate: £17.72 - £18.21 per hour

Support Services provide a quality service to pupils and teaching staff throughout South Lanarkshire. There are 17 Learning Communities each comprising a secondary school, its associated primary schools and schools for children with additional support needs (ASN). In total there are 17 secondary schools, 126 primary schools and 8 ASN schools.

We require a Central Team Technician (Science) to be based at Calderside Academy.

As a member of the Learning Community Technician Team you will report to the Technician Team Leader and provide curricular support to schools within the Learning Community, which may include Secondary, ASN and Primary schools. Knowledge of the Technical curriculum and experience of working in a school or similar environment would be desirable.

Tasks include servicing workshops, wood/metal preparation, inspection, maintenance and repair of equipment, preparation of materials, construction of apparatus, set up of ICT/AV systems, cyclical maintenance of equipment, electrical safety testing, providing professional advice in your specific field and any other duties directed by the Technician Team Leader.

View the full job profile: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/17491/educ_-_centralTechnicianjobprofile.pdf

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online – all correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.