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4 Jun 2025

Senior Science Technician

by Sharon Dawson | posted in: Support Vacancies | 0

Post: Senior Science Technician

Location: Fulford

Salary: Grade 6 - based on full-time equivalent of £27,514 - £30,015

Actual Annual Salary: £23,386 based on working 37 hours per week, in term time only.

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only. Some flexibility in working hours is possible, provided the hours are distributed across five working days.

Start date: 1^st September 2025

About The Role

As the Senior Science Technician, you will provide leadership and direction within the technician team, ensuring a safe, well-equipped, and efficiently managed environment for practical science teaching. You will take responsibility for overseeing the preparation and maintenance of equipment and materials, supporting the development of engaging and innovative practical activities.

Working closely with teaching staff and the Head of Department, you will help implement our vision for excellence in science education-promoting high standards, operational efficiency, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of Science Technicians, including training and day-to-day deployment.
• Prepare and set up materials, apparatus, and specimens for lessons, including demonstrations and practical work.
• Ensure all practical activities are carried out safely and effectively, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Test, maintain, and where appropriate, repair laboratory equipment and ensure safe storage and disposal of materials.
• Operate efficient systems for stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
• Provide support for the development of new practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as required by departmental and legal policies.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of the science teaching environment.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Substantial experience as a Science Technician or similar role within an educational setting.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to a laboratory environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise a team.
• Competency in managing stock, resources, and record keeping.
• A commitment to supporting high-quality science teaching and learning.
  
  

For more information on our Science Department - see here

We Can Offer You

• Term time only working
• Free parking - EV Chargers available on site
• Monday - Friday (No weekends)
• Competitive local government pension scheme
• Full training and support will be given for the successful candidate
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme
• An inclusive and collaborative leadership team
• One of the most rewarding careers, changing the lives of the students in our School
  
  

About Fulford School

You have the chance to work in one of the high-performing schools in the region - we enjoy consistently high levels of parental satisfaction and positive student feedback / engagement which, along with over 200 highly motivated colleagues and excellent leadership at all levels, provides a fertile environment for you to develop within.

You will be joining a highly successful, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 1600 students in the school including over 300 in the sixth form and a Trust with three primary schools, one junior school and one infant school.

The Fulford School motto of 'Realising potential and creating the future' is reflected in our commitment to maximising the personal development and achievement of all those in our school community. These values also run through the work of our Multi Academy Trust. We offer a supportive environment with excellent employee benefits including access to a salary-related defined pension scheme, Cycle scheme & Employee Assistance Programme.

Ofsted

Following our recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 we are delighted that the school has been graded outstanding in all areas.

Our core HEART values are fundamental to all we do at Fulford. Over the years we have been determined to ensure our pupils benefit from an aspirational, academic curriculum and at the same time provide a fully inclusive learning environment where all are treated as individuals and supported to be the best versions of themselves.

For more information and to view the report - see here

Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Fulford School has been named The Sunday Times Comprehensive Secondary School of the North 2025. This prestigious award celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of our students in both GCSE and A-level examinations. We are incredibly proud of this recognition, which reflects the dedication, hard work, and excellence of our entire school community.

Our Commitment To Equality

Fulford School is committed to promoting equality for all students and employees. Every individual will be treated with courtesy and respect and their contribution to the learning process will be valued.

Safeguarding

The South York Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to ensure that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, students and staff at school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require successful applicants to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.

The South York Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, we conduct various searches as set out in the safer recruitment guidelines. Applicants are asked to provide full employment history and any gaps in employment will be explored at interview.

The South York Multi-Academy Trust will be required to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of their appointment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By signing this application, you acknowledge that such searches may be conducted as part of the process.

Yorkshire Learning Trust

From autumn 2025, our two Trusts (South York Multi-Academy Trust and STAR Multi-Academy Trust) will be merging to form Yorkshire Learning Trust. Our new Trust will consist of 17 partner schools, approximately 7000 students and 1000 staff. All positions commencing 1^st September 2025 onwards, will therefore have Yorkshire Learning Trust as their employer.

TO APPLY

Please Download Further Details Below

Application Form - WORD

Senior Science Technician - Job Description - Grade 6

Safeguarding Statement SYMAT

Please Return Your Form To

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025 (8am)

Interviews: ASAP following the closing date

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require successful applicants to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Applicants are asked to provide full employment history and any gaps in employment will be explored at interview.