Senior Science Technician

Creative Education Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Senior Science Technician to support practical resources and science curriculum requirements at Abbeyfield School. The role involves liaising within the school and with external organizations, emphasizing safety and organizational skills. Candidates should be confident in ICT with a good understanding of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Familiarity with safety standards in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the use and development of practical resources for science.
• Providing guidance and support for meeting practical curriculum requirements.

Skills

Awareness of standard procedures

Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Confident user of ICT

Good planning and organisational skills

Ability to prepare practical demonstrations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Science Technician

Location: Abbeyfield School

Salary: Grade G Point 8-13 £25,992 -£28,163 FTE. Post be paid pro-rata. Actual Salary - £22,356 - £24,224

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Application Closing Date: Friday 13 June 2025

Interview Date: Expected week of 16 June 2025

About You

Abbeyfield School are seeking a Senior Science Technician to be responsible to the Director of Learning for Science in coordinating the use of, and development of, practical resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the science curriculum, including liaison with all areas of the school and outside organisations.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Awareness of standard procedures.
• Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations including COSH.
• Confident user of ICT, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Good planning and organisational skills and a flexible approach to the management of work.
• The ability to prepare practical demonstrations following COSHH regulations.
  
  

About The Science Department

Our exceptional Science Department that inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our passionate team of educators brings science to life through hands-on experiments, real-world applications, and a commitment to academic excellence. Whether exploring the mysteries of the universe, the intricacies of the human body, or the wonders of chemical reactions, our students are encouraged to question, discover, and innovate.

About Our School

At Abbeyfield School, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, aspirational, happy, and hard-working community. We strive to provide the best education, empowering pupils to become young adults with the best qualifications possible. Our mission is to educate, keep pupils safe, and promote their personal development. Pupils are expected to attend school daily, look smart, be ready to learn, and follow our routines: Right Place – Right Time – All the Time.

We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.

Discover More About Our Trust

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR Manager is here to help. Reach out at [e-mail], who will be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

We reserve the right to interview before the publicised closing date should suitable applications be received for this post.