Science Laboratory Technician

Rastrick High School, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3XB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2025

• Closing date

  6 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,027.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale 2/3 - SCP 3-6: £8,354.50 - £8,756.45 per annum actual salary based on working 15 hours per week, term time only including training days, (plus cost of living increase once agreed).

Science Laboratory Technician job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Science Laboratory Technician to join our team.

You will be a key member of the team, providing practical support to the teaching and learning of Science. Part of your duties will include preparing and setting up equipment and materials for lessons, assisting in the classroom, and preparing and making teaching aids and demonstration models for use in the teaching areas.

We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support to ensure that all our students reach their full potential.

You will be joining one of the top performing non-selective schools in the local area, having just recorded the best results the school has ever seen. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.

Core Purpose

The Science Technician will, under the guidance of members of teaching staff and the Senior Science Technician, organise, deliver and develop technical services to the science department of the school in order to support the teaching of a range of science subjects.

What we offer

• - A strong support team which is focused on providing a first class service for the academy.
• - An environment that supports professional development.
• - Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
• - Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
• - Onsite car park.
• - Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery)

What you offer

• - Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• - Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
• - Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• - The ability to build good working relationships.
• - The ability to promote positive behaviour.

Please refer to the Job Pack, which can be found under the related documents section for full details of the job description and person specification.

If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, good humour and a shared belief that every child will reach their potential then please apply to be part of our team.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button to go to the school website and complete an online application form.

Polaris Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and probation period.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Rastrick High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1776 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rastrick High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rastrick-high-school

With around 1600 students and 200 staff, the School continues to grow and we are investing in our facilities and environment accordingly. As a result, this is an exciting time to be joining the school and contributing to its success.

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