Senior Science Technician

Guilsborough Academy; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Northamptonshire is seeking a Senior Science Technician to join their team. You will lead technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, preparing and managing lab resources while ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate has experience in a school science lab, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Benefits

Outstanding professional development entitlement

Supportive school environment

Wellbeing-focused organisation

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school science lab or similar environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Good understanding of health and safety in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Prepare and set up practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment, stock, and resources.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times.
• Support teaching staff in delivering engaging practical lessons.
• Supervise and support the Science Technician team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health and safety understanding

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Situated in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources. Senior Science Technician – join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality science education to our students.

About the Role

• Lead the technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Prepare and set up practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment, stock, and resources.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times.
• Support teaching staff in delivering engaging and safe practical lessons.
• Line manager, supervise and support the Science Technician team.

About You

• Has previous experience working in a school science lab or a lab environment similar environment.
• Possesses strong organisational and communication skills.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety in a laboratory setting.
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply / Visits

Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on [e-mail] or 01604 740641.

Safeguarding & Equality

Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.