Science Technician (3676 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Penrith; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee assistance program

Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice

Staff training and development

Modern equipment and systems

Job summary

Ullswater Community College is seeking a Science Technician to support the science curriculum, preparing and maintaining specialist equipment and chemicals. You will assist staff with practical lessons and exams and help pupils with hands-on activities to enhance learning.

The role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis and includes opportunities to work within a friendly school community with strong safeguarding commitments. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Organisational skills and a proactive, can-do attitude are essential.
• Interest in science is important to support staff and pupils in practical work.
• Willingness to learn and receive appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain science equipment, chemicals and other resources.
• Support staff with practical lessons and exams and assist pupils during hands-on activities.
• Liaise with teaching staff over equipment requirements and check stock levels.

Skills

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 June 2026
• Employer: Foundation

Start date: 1 September 2026
Permanent, Full time or part time considered, term-time plus two weeks, 40 weeks/year
Salary: Grade 4. Full-year salary is £25,583; pro rata salary for term time working is £22,564

About the Role

Do you have an interest in science? Are you keen to play a role in the education of the scientists of the future?

We are seeking a Science Technician to join our dynamic school team and play a supportive role in delivering an exceptional, safe and engaging science curriculum.

In this varied role, you will use your technical expertise to prepare and maintain specialist equipment and chemicals. Beyond the prep room, you will actively support the classroom experience by assisting staff with practical lessons and exams, and supporting pupils through technical hands-on learning activities.

The position is being offered on a full time or part time basis.

About You

• support the work of teaching staff and students
• liaise with teaching staff over equipment requirements
• check stock and order resources
• prepare and maintain science equipment, chemicals and other resources
• follow health and safety procedures

An interest in science is important but organisational skills and ‘can do’ attitude are key to this role; relevant experience is desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be provided.

About us

UCC is a larger than average 11–18 comprehensive school serving the biggest catchment area in England. We received an Ofsted Good rating in April 2023 and were recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the annual NewsQuest Educational awards in October 2023.

This is an exciting time to be joining UCC. We have been named in the school rebuilding programme and planning and project works will begin in the very near future. We will soon have some of the newest and best-resourced school buildings in the country.

UCC is a friendly, supportive employer with a lot to offer its employees. Our Staff Wellbeing group and approachable leadership team work hard to maintain a responsive and professional working environment.

Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive community, where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Membership of our employee assistance programme
• Access to the latest technology to support all staff roles
• Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to comprehensive training and development and the best equipment and systems available in schools
• A chance to contribute to the future development and direction of the school and our wider community

We encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you're over 18). Please note that we do not hold a Home Office sponsor licence.

Ullswater Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates

Ullswater Community College
Wetheriggs Lane
Penrith
CA11 8NG