School Science Technician
Outwood Academy Freeston, Normanton, WF6 1HZ9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 additional hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £21956 - £22306
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
Organise apparatus and resources prior to lessons, including the construction, preparation
and checking of any specialist equipment;
Assist with the duties of absent colleagues and ensure work left by absent teachers is
delivered to the classroom as well as any other resources prior to the start of the lesson;
Assist with overseeing the storage and replacement of resources required for the delivery
of Science;
Assist teaching staff as required in the demonstration of practical work;
Ensure the safety of equipment, laboratories and preparation areas. This includes;
o Annual testing of science apparatus;
o Daily visual checks of gas, electricity and water supplies and turning them off at the
end of each day;
o Safe storage of hazardous apparatus;
o Monitoring and maintenance of hazardous sources.
Maintain accurate inventories of departmental resources;
Assess future stock requirements and place orders as required for departmental
resources and stationery;
Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs within the department;
Clean and remove apparatus at the end of each lesson;
Review and re-organise the storage of apparatus on a regular basis;
Take an active role in ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are met;
Ensure department adheres to relevant guidance and procedures;
Participate in appropriate meetings relevant to the above duties.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Outwood Academy Freeston
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1012 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Freeston website
- Email address
- l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01924 302560
Outwood Academy Freeston provides education for 11-16 year olds, and is situated in the heart of Normanton, West Yorkshire near the city of Wakefield.
Outwood Academy Freeston aims to provide the best education for all its students by promoting the highest academic standards through quality teaching and learning. It develops students with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will prepare them well for the future. We aim to create and sustain a positive learning environment and work in partnership with parents and the wider community to improve in every aspect of our work.
Outwood Academy Freeston is a member of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. The Trust currently sponsors a number of secondary and primary schools in the region. Outwood Grange Academy has been a National Teaching school for many years and was accredited as one of the country’s first Teaching Schools.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Freeston
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com.
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