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Pyrland School, in addition to being part of Richard Huish Trust, is currently being supported by the Midsomer Norton School's Partnership, is looking to appoint a committed, caring and inspirational professional to fill the role of Science Technician as soon as possible. We are seeking an excellent candidate with a passion for education and the ability to motivate and enthuse students, deepening their knowledge and understanding. In addition to this, the successful candidate will manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning.

• Support science lessons and assist teaching staff as required.
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning.

• Salary: Grade 13 Point 6 currently £25,989 FTE (actual on 26 hours = £15,638 per annum)
• Hours: 26 hours per week, 39 weeks a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Start Date: asap, subject to employment checks
• Closing date: 7th October 2025 at 9am

The school is on journey of improvement and has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential. We have excellent pastoral support and our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; a recent poll showed a high degree of parental satisfaction. Pyrland School is a Church of England voluntary aided mainstream secondary school academy (11-16). We have close links with the Diocese of Bath and Wells. If you want to work in an inspiring, fully inclusive environment with students who want to succeed and to work with a friendly and supportive staff team, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team, praised for their strong leadership, and a Trust who is committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues. Pyrland School is an 11-16 academy in the north of Taunton. With modern, impressive facilities, the academy currently caters for approximately 1000 students, with an increasing roll anticipated to see numbers rise to in the region of 1200 over the next few years. Taunton is Somerset's county town and has easy access to the M5. Somerset is a lovely place to live with the stunning Somerset Levels, Quantock Hills and Blackdowns on your doorstep.

For more information about Pyrland School, please visit our website https://www.pyrlandschool.com/. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please email Mark Lawrence on mlawrence@pyrlandschool.com or call 01823 348200. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary. As part of the shortlisting, Richard Huish Trust may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.