School Science Technician

Outwood; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Job summary

Outwood Academy Shafton in Barnsley is seeking a part-time Science Technician to support the Science Department with daily practical work and resource preparation. The role prioritises safety, equipment readiness, and efficient learning environments for students.

The technician will assist teachers by preparing resources, maintaining stock controls, and ensuring laboratories meet compliance standards. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential to support high-quality teaching and student

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with diverse audiences and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Willingness to obtain or develop qualifications related to the post.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prepare apparatus and resources before lessons, including construction and checking of specialist equipment.
• Maintain laboratory safety through annual testing and daily checks of gas, electricity and water supplies; ensure safe storage and maintenance of hazardous sources.
• Manage inventories, assess future stock needs, and place orders for departmental items.
• Clean and remove apparatus after lessons and review storage; carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are met.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Tools

ICT packages

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Info

• Job Identification 7395
• Job Category Support
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 07:00 AM
• Apply Before 09/07/2026, 11:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Standard Academy Daily Hours
• Standard Hours 37
• Interview Dates WC 14.09.2026
• Proposed Start Date November 2026
• Driving Required No

Job Description

Role: Science Technician

Start Date: 02.11.2026

Working Pattern: 20 Hours Per Week, Wednesday to Friday, Term Time plus 5 days (39weeks)

Do you have a passion for practical science and the organisational drive to ensure all classrooms are fully equipped for exciting daily experiments and demonstrations? Are you committed to maintaining a safe and efficient learning environment where students can thrive? The main purpose of this role is to support teaching and learning in the Science Department on a day-to-day basis.

Our Science Department is a diverse and experienced team, comprising both Early Career Teachers and colleagues with decades of teaching experience. We are committed to maintaining high expectations and aspirations for every student while delivering engaging, enjoyable, and inspiring lessons. These lessons are facilitated by our technician team who prepare all practical resources for lessons and assist with the set up of specialist equipment.

The department consists of a Head of Science, a Second in Department, and eight additional teaching staff. The pillar of the department is our technician team, who strive to ensure the needs of teachers and students are continually met. We benefit from four well-equipped laboratories, with most teachers having access to their own dedicated teaching space. Our technician team have their own dedicated workspace and work closely with the team of team of teachers and Head of Science to ensure that we have everything required for our science lessons to elicit the best outcomes for our students.

Collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of our department, creating a welcoming environment where new staff quickly feel valued and included. We have consistently achieved strong outcomes and continually seek innovative and creative approaches to teaching and learning. We are committed to supporting professional growth and provide high-quality CPD opportunities to help all colleagues develop and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual who is committed to making a positive impact on students' lives and shares our core belief of putting students first.

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Academy Shafton.

As Principal, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce you to our academy. Situated in Shafton, Barnsley, our academy is a place of belonging.

Kindness and compassion, high standards and the highest quality teaching and learning are our core business every single day.

I have been lucky enough to be part of the full journey of the school and was appointed as a senior leader when the school originally joined the Outwood family. I have worked in our school community for 26 years starting my teaching career as a teacher of English from one of our predecessor schools. I feel absolute pride seeing our students flourish everyday. Every member of staff at Outwood Academy Shafton is committed to providing the very best opportunity for our students. For us this is about our students’ life chances. Many other colleagues have also been part of our journey since we opened the doors for the first time and we are unbelievably proud of the transformation we bring about to our young peoples’ lives and the whole community.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for itscommitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion and dedication for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

I look forward to meeting you.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Jane Goldthorpe (Business Manager) at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

The technician provides vital daily support by organising and preparing apparatus and resources before lessons, including the construction and checking of specialist equipment. A primary focus is laboratory safety: conducting annual testing of apparatus, performing daily visual checks of gas, electricity, and water supplies, and ensuring the safe storage and maintenance of hazardous sources.

They manage resources by maintaining accurate inventories, assessing future stock needs, and placing orders for departmental items. Post-lesson duties involve cleaning and removing apparatus, reviewing and re-organising storage, and carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs. The technician actively ensures all Health and Safety procedures are met.

Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and use standard ICT packages. The candidate must exhibit strong time management and organisation skills, along with the ability to prioritise their workload.

While experience working in a school environment is desirable, practical experience within a specific curriculum area, particularly in electronics and/or physics, would be advantageous. The successful candidate must also show a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training relevant to the post.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.