Science Technician

Teach Midlands; Guilsborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Guilsborough offers an exciting opportunity for a Science Technician to join its excellent Science Department. This role involves preparing and distributing practical materials to support the teaching of science, maintaining health and safety standards, and assisting students in practical sessions. Ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm and innovation to the position, with experience being desirable, though full training is provided. This permanent position emphasizes the well-being of staff and students with excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Outstanding professional development entitlement

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable, but full training will be provided.
• Enthusiastic and innovative approach to supporting science education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute practical materials to laboratories.
• Store used materials with consideration for health and safety.
• Assist students in practical sessions when required.

Job description

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.

Science Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Science Technician to join our excellent Science Department, to provide technical support and preparation to teaching staff and pupils to contribute towards achieving outstanding teaching and learning.

Main responsibilities are to support the teaching of science by preparing and distributing practical materials to the appropriate laboratories. Clear, clean and store used practical materials with due regard to health and safety. The successful candidate may be assisting students in practical sessions when required and participate in devising and developing new practicals and demonstrations.

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but full training will be provided.

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.

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.

Location West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northamptonshire

ContractType Permanent

ClosingDate 05.01.2026