Animal Care Technician
Outwood Academy Adwick, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7SF21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 25 hours per week including some weekend and holiday cover. Hours to be agreed at interview
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £17,839 - £18,124
What skills and experience we're looking for
Level 2 Qualification in English, Mathematics and a Science(Minimum Grade 4/A*-C)
Studied to a minimum standard of A Level or equivalent, in arelevant Science subject
Further/higher education/NVQ or equivalent qualification in arelevant discipline.
Experience of working in a relevant discipline within a laboratoryor similar environment.
Desire to work with small animals.
Experience of working in a school or similar establishment.
Experience of working with children/young people.
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range ofaudiences, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understandingschool roles and responsibilities including own.
Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office
Good time management, organisation, literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to relate to students in a sympathetic manner and torecognise potential child safeguarding issues
Working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulations/legislation e.g. health and safety and COSHH.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qBMCwhYmb4MfDB2Hn3s_3ZO9BhESX5Bd/view
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here
To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Outwood Academy Adwick
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Adwick website
- Email address
- recruitment@adwick.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01302722237
We are an 11-18 academy based just north of the large, friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.
We have been a member of the Outwood Family since 2009, and in our 2023 Ofsted inspection the academy was graded Good in all categories. The inspection noted ‘the school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build arm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are proud to work at the school’.
We offer a holistic education that makes learning stimulating, engaging and enjoyable for every student.
The inspectors were equally complimentary about our sixth form provision, with a wide range of courses on offer; including A Levels, vocational qualifications and T-levels.
We have also won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence for 3 years, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Adwick
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@adwick.outwood.com.
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