Science Technician - Northfield School & Sports College

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Science Technician to join their innovative Science department. The role requires experience in a laboratory or prep room and a commitment to Health and Safety. You will support a talented team in a state-of-the-art environment, contributing to the delivery of inspiring science education. Applications are accepted until 10th October 2025.

Benefits

Free on-site gym membership

Excellent opportunities for CPD

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory or school prep room is essential.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in a classroom or laboratory context is necessary.
• Passionate about science and motivated to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive and popular Science department.
• Support teaching and learning in a state-of-the-art environment.
• Assist in the maintenance of laboratories and prep rooms.

Skills

Experience in laboratory or school prep room

Understanding of Health and Safety requirements

Enthusiasm for science

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Science Technician

Start: ASAP

Contract: 37 hrs/week – term time only

Salary: Grade D point 4, £21,198 (actual pay)

Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025, 12 noon

“Pupils behave well. Staff and pupils get on well”
Ofsted, February 2023

About Northfield School

Northfield School is a large 11-16 community school and specialist sports college. We are an ambitious and inclusive school with state-of-the-art facilities and interactive technology in a well-resourced newly refurbished main building, a newly built separate Year 7 school, and extensive sports facilities shared with the community.

Science Department

The Science department is an innovative and supportive department seeking to share its passion of the subject with well-motivated pupils. The department consists of 14 fully equipped labs, preparation areas and a staff work room, including 4 brand new, state of the art labs in our recently opened new build. These labs have been designed with Science team input and have enabled us to develop unique learning spaces that match our teaching and learning needs.

Role and Requirements

We are looking to appoint a positive, flexible, proactive and enthusiastic Technician to join our highly successful and popular Science department. The ideal candidate will share our passion for science and be a highly motivated addition to our team.

Experience of working in a laboratory or school prep room is essential, and an understanding of Health and Safety requirements in a classroom or laboratory context is necessary.

We can offer you

• an enthusiastic, talented and supportive team
• a superbly resourced teaching and learning environment
• excellent opportunities for CPD
• a staff health and well-being programme with free on-site gym membership
• a warm, friendly and positive working environment where everyone is valued and supported

How to apply

An official application form and further details are available on our web page: www.northfieldssc.org. Applications should be returned to [e-mail]. NB: we do not accept CVs.

Alternatively, applications are also accepted by post (FAO Catherine Frost).

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment; please call Catherine Frost on 01642 557373 or email [e-mail].

Important

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER 2025, 12 NOON

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The posts are subject to enhanced disbarring bureau service disclosure.