Science Technician

King James's School; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

King James’s School in Huddersfield is seeking a highly organised Science Technician to provide practical and technical support to the Science Faculty. You will ensure equipment and resources are ready for lessons and help prepare chemicals and other equipment so practicals can be run safely and effectively.

The role requires reliability and strong communication with staff and students, with the ability to adapt to changing lessons and priorities.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills to interact confidently with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and technical support to the Science Faculty.
• Prepare equipment and materials and ensure safe, effective practical lessons.

Job description

Grade 7 - £14,767 increasing to £15,740 with service

37 hours per week, term time plus, INSET days, plus 2 additional weeks

The role

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and reliable Science Technician to provide practical and technical support to our successful Science Faculty. This is a key role within the department, supporting teaching staff. The role involves ensuring all equipment and resources are available when needed and preparing chemicals and other equipment so practical lessons can be run safely and effectively.

Us

At King James’s School, we are ambitious for the very best outcomes for every one of our students, and we believe that education is more than just examinations and lessons. Our school focuses on providing a holistic experience that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and character in our young people and prepares them for their future by giving them strong foundations and happy memories.

We are a community-focused school built on respect, inclusion and the belief in valuing and developing people. We had a highly successful Ofsted in 2025 that highlighted we are a very good school that should now strive to be a great school, that is our ambition in all senses. This is an opportunity to be part of our school.

You

To succeed in this role, you will need excellent organisational and communication skills, enabling you to interact confidently with staff and students on a daily basis. The role will involve supporting the faculty by ensuring all necessary resources are prepared and available for lessons.

You will be proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable, with the ability to use your initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities. Maintaining a professional manner and presenting a positive image at all times will be essential.

Safeguarding

All applicants will be required to provide two references, which will be obtained prior to interview. As part of our safer recruitment processes, online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role involves direct contact with children and is therefore classified as regulated activity. In line with this, the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and candidates are required to disclose any relevant criminal convictions.

This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.

Salary

This post is paid at Grade 7, spinal column points 14-17. You will be paid for 47.6 week per year, which is the equivalent of term time plus three weeks. The starting salary is £27,932 increasing to £29,334.

Applications

Completed applications must be submitted by 8:00 on Friday 9 October 2026.