Science Technician - Paulet High School & 6th Form College

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 6,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Burton upon Trent is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support practical lessons within a supportive team. The role is part-time, requiring good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to students' success and well-being while adhering to health and safety standards. Training can be provided for specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative to support students.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science teaching team to deliver practical lessons.
• Maintain good health, safety, and wellbeing practices.
• Use initiative to assist students' success.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Science Technician — Permanent, part-time 10 hours a week, open to different working patterns within teaching core hours of 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday – Friday. Term Time Only plus INSET days.

Salary: Grade 3 (SCP 4) £25,185 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £5,910.86 per annum.

About John Taylor Multi Academy Trust

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a committed and motivated individual to join our friendly and supportive school team, giving you the opportunity to have real impact on the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

This role is key to supporting our Science teaching team to deliver and support practical lessons. You will be directed and supported by senior colleagues to allow you to fulfil this role. Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to use your initiative to support students, contributing to their success, behaviour management and social skills. Working in both the preparation room and classroom to ensure good health, safety and wellbeing practices are maintained you will have a good understanding of health and safety requirements, although training can be provided.

Requirements/Qualifications

Evidence of good numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Ability to use initiative; ability to support students and contribute to their success, behaviour management and social skills. Understanding of health and safety requirements (training can be provided).

What we offer

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

How to apply

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Clare Pickering by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 247900.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Key dates

Closing date: 9am Monday 13th October 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 16th October 2025

Safeguarding and compliance

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.