Science Technician

Prospectsonline; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College is seeking a Science Technician to provide essential laboratory support for the science department. The role runs 37 hours per week term time only plus two training days, working under the guidance of the Science Achievement Leader and the Senior Science Technician.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in science, maths and English (4+), experience with children aged 11-16, and prior work as a science technician.

Qualifications

• Good GCSEs in science, maths and English (grade 4+).
• Experience of working with children aged 11-16.
• Experience of working as a science technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class and dynamic technical support to the science department.
• Work under the direction of the Science Achievement Leader and Senior Science Technician.
• Contribute to safe, well-equipped laboratory activities and preparation for lessons.

Skills

Science knowledge

Maths knowledge

English proficiency

Experience with children 11-16

Experience as science technician

Education

GCSEs in science, maths and English (4+)

Job description

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College

37 hours per week term time only plus two training days

We are looking to appoint a Science Technician to provide first class and dynamic technical support to the science department, working under the direction of the Science Achievement Leader and Senior Science Technician.

Vacancy Information

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College is an improving school.We are an ambitious, community-focused academy of just over 1400 students serving an area of social deprivation on the southern edge of Bradford and seven miles from Leeds.BBEC is popular locally and is rapidly becoming the school of choice for the community of Buttershaw.

BBEC is an inclusive school, our school motto is 'We all belong at BBEC'.We celebrate our differences and our similarities and do not tolerate discrimination of any type.We have a bold approach to inclusion and work so that all students and staff can bring their authentic selves to school.

BBEC has a cohesive, highly skilled and ambitious staff team who work hard to ensure that every student is successful. Many of our students face multiple challenges and it is through clarity of vision, professionalism and determined support for students and for each other that we are bringing about improvement. We have the highest expectations for all our students and expect that our staff teach to the very highest level.We have a rigorous approach to quality assurance and a significant commitment to Continuing Professional Development. Teachers have many opportunities to improve their teaching pedagogy and pedagogical subject knowledge and we expect them to make the most of these opportunities to ensure that the highest of standards are maintained.

BBEC is situated in a modern building.It has well-equipped departments that are arranged in suites of rooms.

All at BBEC are dedicated to raising the aspirations of our students and improving cultural capital through ambitious schemes of learning in all year groups and a varied offer of extra-curricular activities and opportunities.We run trips and visits to places in the UK and across the world, our students take place in a myriad of competitions and our CEIAG programme is exemplary.

This exciting role offers great opportunities for the successful candidate and a chance to make a difference to some wonderful young people.

We are looking for a science technician who has:

• Good qualifications in science, maths and English (grade 4 or above at GCSE or equivalent)
• Experience of working with children aged 11-16
• Experience of working as a science technician

Applications must be received by the closing date of 9am on 24 September 2026

Interviews will take place on 30 September 2026

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.