Science Technician

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College is an improving school in Bradford serving over 1,400 students. We are seeking a dedicated science technician to support our science departments and help maintain high standards of practical work for pupils aged 11-16.

The successful candidate will have qualifications in science, maths and English (GCSE grade 4+ or equivalent) and prior experience as a science technician.

Qualifications

• Good qualifications in science, maths and English (grade 4 or above at GCSE or equivalent).
• Experience of working with children aged 11-16.
• Experience of working as a science technician.

Skills

Science

Maths

English

Education

GCSEs grade 4+ in science, maths & English

Tools

Science laboratory equipment

Job description

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College is an improving school. We are an ambitious, community-focused academy of just over 1400 students serving an area of social deprivation on the southern edge of Bradford and seven miles from Leeds. BBEC is popular locally and is rapidly becoming the school of choice for the community of Buttershaw.

BBEC is an inclusive school, our school motto is ‘We all belong at BBEC’. We celebrate our differences and our similarities and do not tolerate discrimination of any type. We have a bold approach to inclusion and work so that all students and staff can bring their authentic selves to school.

BBEC has a cohesive, highly skilled and ambitious staff team who work hard to ensure that every student is successful. Many of our students face multiple challenges and it is through clarity of vision, professionalism and determined support for students and for each other that we are bringing about improvement. We have the highest expectations for all our students and expect that our staff teach to the very highest level. We have a rigorous approach to quality assurance and a significant commitment to Continuing Professional Development. Teachers have many opportunities to improve their teaching pedagogy and pedagogical subject knowledge and we expect them to make the most of these opportunities to ensure that the highest of standards are maintained.

BBEC is situated in a modern building. It has well-equipped departments that are arranged in suites of rooms.

All at BBEC are dedicated to raising the aspirations of our students and improving cultural capital through ambitious schemes of learning in all year groups and a varied offer of extra-curricular activities and opportunities. We run trips and visits to places in the UK and across the world, our students take place in a myriad of competitions and our CEIAG programme is exemplary.

This exciting role offers great opportunities for the successful candidate and a chance to make a difference to some wonderful young people. We are looking for a technician who has:

• Good qualifications in science, maths and English (grade 4 or above at GCSE or equivalent)
• Experience of working with children aged 11-16
• Experience of working as a science technician

Applications must be received by the closing date of 9am on 24 September 2026.

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.