Science Technician

Dyke House Sports and Technology College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyke House Academy, part of Northern Education Trust, is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support teaching and learning in the science department, ensuring students have a engaging practical education. You will work under the direction of the Senior Science Technician or Head of Department to prepare experiments, organise resources, and assist demonstrations, enabling smooth lesson delivery.

The role emphasises safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR compliance, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.
• Strong organisational skills to manage stock and equipment.
• Collaborative approach for trust meetings and departmental briefs.
• Strict GDPR and data protection compliance.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lesson preparation and support: organise apparatus, prepare resources, and assist demonstrations.
• Departmental planning: help design experiments and cover duties during absence.
• Health and safety leadership: daily checks, PAT, risk assessments, and safe storage of hazardous substances.
• Resource management: inventory control, stock auditing, and placing orders for resources.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Safety-conscious

Collaborative

Job description

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a multi-academy trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Science Technician to join our team at Dyke House Academy. This is an incredible opportunity to play a vital, hands‑on role in supporting teaching and learning on a day‑to‑day basis within our vibrant science department.

The Role

As a Science Technician, you will work under the direction of the Senior Science Technician or Head of Department to ensure our students receive an exceptional practical education. This role involves working closely with children and is vital to the daily success of our science classrooms.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lesson Preparation & Support: Organising apparatus, preparing resources, and constructing/checking specialist equipment prior to lessons. You will also assist teaching staff with practical demonstrations and provide lesson support or cover where required.
• Departmental Planning: Helping to plan experiments and stepping in to assist with the duties of absent colleagues to ensure learning resources are delivered seamlessly.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Taking an active role in maintaining health and safety procedures. This includes conducting daily visual checks on gas, electricity, and water, performing portable appliance testing (PAT), managing risk assessments, and ensuring the safe storage and monitoring of hazardous substances and apparatus.
• Resource Management: Cleaning and clearing apparatus after lessons, maintaining accurate inventories, auditing stock, placing orders for resources/stationery, and carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs.

About You

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and safety‑conscious.

Requirements & Expectations:

• A strong commitment to child safeguarding and protection, with a willingness to strictly adhere to academy policies and procedures.
• Strong organisational skills to manage stock, maintain equipment, and re‑organise storage on a regular basis.
• A collaborative spirit, ready to participate in wider trust meetings, working groups, and departmental briefings.
• Strict compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations to maintain confidentiality.
• An enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this role.

Why Join Us?

At Northern Education Trust, you will be part of a supportive network that values professional growth and teamwork. If you are passionate about science education, safety, and making a tangible difference in the classroom, we would love to hear from you.