Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in York seeks an enthusiastic science technician to support the science department. You will contribute to practical science activities, ensuring high-quality learning environments. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for student education, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school. Involvement in extracurricular activities is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and time-keeping skills are essential.
• A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the School.
• Eager to be involved with extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and delivery of practical science activities.
• Support safe, well-equipped teaching environments.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to promote student achievement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-keeping

Passion for education

Commitment to teaching excellence

Commitment to Catholic ethos

Eagerness for extracurricular activities

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated science technician to join our hardworking and dedicated team. As a technician you will play a key role within the science department, ensuring a safe, well-equipped environment that enables high-quality, engaging practical science teaching. Working closely with teaching staff, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of practical work that aligns with the curriculum and promotes student achievement.

Responsibilities

As part of the science department you will:

• Contribute to planning and delivery of practical science activities that align with the curriculum
• Support safe, well-equipped teaching environments for high-quality practical science lessons
• Collaborate with teaching staff to promote student achievement through engaging practical work

What we’re looking for

• Excellent interpersonal and time-keeping skills
• A passion for providing the best possible education for all students
• A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning
• A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the School and the promotion of Christian values
• A commitment to continual improvement
• An eagerness to be involved with extracurricular activities in order to enhance the lives of the whole School community

What the school offers its staff

All Saints Catholic Secondary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.

Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.