SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

The GORSE Academies Trust; Boston Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Spa Academy recherche un Technicien en Science pour soutenir le fonctionnement optimal de ses laboratoires. Le candidat idéal aura un bon niveau en Science, des compétences en informatique et une compréhension des appareils de laboratoire. C'est une occasion enthousiasmante de rejoindre une académie d'excellence, offrant un environnement de travail enrichissant et des opportunités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Adhésion à un régime de retraite

Investissement continu dans le développement professionnel

Accès à un Programme d'Aide aux Employés

Réductions et offres en ligne

Programme de vélo pour le travail de 2000 £

Qualifications

• Doit avoir GCSE grade C/4 ou équivalent en Science.
• Compétences en informatique, surtout avec Word et Excel.
• Familiarité avec des instruments de laboratoire simples.

Responsibilities

• Assurer le bon fonctionnement des laboratoires scientifiques.
• Collaborer étroitement avec le responsable du curriculum scientifique.

Skills

Computer literate

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Familiar with lab apparatus

Education

GCSE grade C/4 in Science

Job description

Required for September 2025

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Science Technician. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy, the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Curriculum Leader of Science, the purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of our science laboratories.

Potential Applicants Should Have

• GCSE grade C/4 and above in Science or equivalent qualification.
• Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Familiar with simple Lab apparatus/chemicals.
  
  

What We Offer You

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
  
  

About Us

At Boston Spa Academy, our central focus is to empower our students to develop their character to help them to grow into confident, kind and well-mannered young adults. Our school cultivates an environment that allows our students to explore what excites them and fulfil their ambitions, both inside and outside the classroom. In doing so, it equips students to secure the ‘Gift of Choice’ and impact positively on the wider society.

Our community is built on kindness, respect, hard work and aspiration and our enabler to achieving this are the academy core values – Participation, Purpose, Positivity, Professionalism and Principled. Developed in partnership with our students, staff body, parents/carers and governors, we are proud that the core values permeate through our academy, in all aspects of our work and day-to-day life. Through our core values, our vision is that Boston Spa Academy will positively impact the lives of those that attend our academy, now and long after they leave us.

Students at Boston Spa Academy achieve exceptionally well at both GCSE and A Level. With a GCSE Progress 8 score which has been ‘Well Above Average’ for the past 3 academic years, students make excellent progress within their academic studies and progress to the Post-16 destination of their choice. The majority of our students choose to remain at our own sixth form provision, Elliott Hudson College Boston Spa. We are a popular and growing sixth form with a culture of academic success based on our vision of ‘Character; Ambition; Excellence’.

At Boston Spa Academy, we are proud that, in our recent Ofsted inspection graded “Outstanding”, it was commented that ‘staff feel valued and are proud to be members of the school’. The report also recognises that ‘leaders are highly supportive’ and ‘proactively seek to manage workload and support the well-being of staff’. As well as feeling part of a community with a common purpose, our professional body also benefits from outstanding CPD and support which is personalised to your particular needs and experience.

If you would like to know more about our academy please visit our website at Boston Spa Academy.

How To Apply

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at [e-mail] or call us on 01937 846630.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.