Science Technician EDV/2025/WA/67637 The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumb[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Whitehaven is seeking a Science Technician to support the Science department by preparing and maintaining resources. The ideal candidate will hold GCSE qualifications and NVQ level 2, along with relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate students are essential. The role offers excellent career opportunities within a supportive community commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Collaborative working opportunities

Career and CPD opportunities

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to work in a busy team.
• Capability to motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support in the Science department.
• Prepare and maintain educational resources.

Skills

Relevant experience

Inter-personal skills

Motivational skills

Education

GCSE standard

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Science Technician

• Hours of work: 37 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Term weeks: 38 + 2 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 45.797

This is a really exciting opportunity to join The Whitehaven Academy at a pivotal time for its future. There has been significant financial investment to redevelop the school with state-of-the-art facilities combined with our Ofsted report, in which all areas were rated good.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide general support in the Science department, including preparation and maintenance of resources.

The successful candidate will:

• Have relevant experience in a similar environment or appropriate qualifications.
• Hold appropriate academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard, professional qualifications to at least NVQ level 2, or be able to demonstrate competency through proven experience in a similar role.
• Have good inter-personal skills and be able to operate as a member of a busy team.
• Have the ability to motivate and encourage students to develop to their full potential.

We can offer:

• A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community
• Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust
• Excellent career and CPD opportunities
• A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative way to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
• Employee benefits package

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.