Science Technician

The GORSE Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Boston Spa Academy, part of The GORSE Academies Trust, is seeking a highly organised Science Technician in Leeds. The post holder will support the delivery of an outstanding science curriculum, prepare and maintain equipment, and assist staff and students during practical sessions. The role requires proactive, reliable individuals with strong organisation and teamwork skills.

Start date to be agreed. Hours are 37 per week, term time plus one week, with benefits including a teacher/local

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in Science or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient with Word/Excel.
• Familiarity with laboratory apparatus and chemicals.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and organise laboratory equipment and materials.
• Support staff and students during practical activities.
• Maintain stock and inventory records for science labs.
• Ensure laboratories operate safely and efficiently.

Skills

GCSE Science (4/C or higher)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Lab equipment handling

Teamwork & communication

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit a highly organised and motivated colleague to the role of Science Technician. This is an important position within the Academy, with the successful candidate playing a key role in supporting the delivery of an outstanding science curriculum. Working closely with the Curriculum Leader of Science, the postholder will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Science laboratories, preparing and maintaining equipment and resources to support practical teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and organisation of laboratory equipment and materials, supporting staff and students during practical activities, maintaining stock and inventory records, and ensuring that laboratories operate safely and effectively. The role requires a proactive and reliable individual who is able to work on their own initiative, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to a busy department.

Potential applicants should have:

• GCSE grade 4/C and above in Science or equivalent qualification.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with laboratory apparatus and chemicals.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative to meet deadlines and priorities.

What we offer you:

• 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.
• £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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as defined by the Equality Act.

We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.

We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

Hours: 37 Hours per week, term time only + 1 week