Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a highly organised Science Technician to join our successful Science Department. The role supports the delivery of an engaging science curriculum and assists with practical activities.

Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining equipment, managing stock, and ensuring laboratories are safe and well equipped. A proactive team player who can work independently is essential.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive individual with the ability to support practical science teaching.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to support students’ learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining equipment for lessons.
• Managing stock and inventory records.
• Ensuring laboratories are safe, well organised and fully equipped.
• Providing technical support to staff and students during practical activities.

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive

Team player

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive and motivated Science Technician to join our successful Science Department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of an engaging and high-quality science curriculum.

Working closely with the Head of Science and teaching staff, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the science laboratories. This includes preparing, maintaining and organising equipment, materials and resources to support practical teaching and learning across the department.

The role involves coordinating the preparation of resources for lessons, maintaining laboratory equipment, managing stock and inventory records, and ensuring that laboratories are safe, well-organised and fully equipped.

The successful candidate will also provide technical support to staff and students during practical activities, helping to create an effective learning environment. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic individual with excellent organisational skills, the ability to work independently and within a team, and a commitment to supporting students' learning.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a professional and supportive learning environment, committed to staff development


• the opportunity to make a difference


• a school with a strong community ethos, situated at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, but within commuting distance from the historic City of York, Leeds and Hull


• happy & motivated students who want to learn

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.