Science Technician (2 posts)
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent (subject to a 6 month probationary period) 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 2 weeks Grade 3 (SCP4 - 6) £25,185 - £25,989
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 - £25,989
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for two experienced Science Technicians to work with the Science team. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a secondary school science department.
Job Purpose
- To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning by providing technical assistance through working with pupils in the delivery / demonstration of practical learning activities and the preparation and maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils.
- These are the main duties and responsibilities needed to achieve the job purpose.
- Plan, prepare and set up specific resources / materials / equipment for lessons, as directed by the class teacher.
- Contribute to the development of lesson and work plans by trialling new practical procedures.
- Implement structured and agreed practical learning activities for groups or on a one-to-one basis, as prepared by, and under the direction of, the class teacher.
- Develop, prepare and maintain specialist resources as required.
- Ensure the safe and secure storage of allocated resources / materials / equipment to prevent unauthorised access / misuse.
- Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment as needed to ensure it is clean and in good working order.
- Update records, including production of reports and analysis of information, maintain accurate records of stocks of chemicals and oversee ordering for the department with the supervision of the Subject Lead.
- Contribute to planning and development of systems, policies and procedures for their technical area.
Individuals in this role may also:
- Ensure the adherence to health and safety regulations by technical support staff within the school.
- Supervise the training and development of other technical support staff, demonstrate the use of equipment to technical and other staff.
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the classroom teacher as directed.
- Order and maintain resources within an agreed budget.
- Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and respond to actual or potential hazards.
- Other similar activities at the direction of the Subject Lead for Science.
Informal visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to visit the school, please email school@durhamjohnston.org.uk marked for the attention of Paul Middleton (Head of Department) to book a time.
All application forms must be returned torecruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Rewards and benefits if you work for us - Durham County Council
- Pension: Excellent contributory Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with top-up options.
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), wellbeing portal, discounted gym membership, staff networks (LGBT+, Armed Forces, etc.).
- Financial Perks: Salary sacrifice (car, cycle), travel loans, Employee Benefits Portal with lifestyle savings.
- Career Growth: Wide learning/development, professional qualifications, mentoring.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.”
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1688 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School website
- Email address
- recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 384 3887
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a happy, successful and dynamic community and we have retained this spirit during this period. We have a national reputation for academic excellence and are well respected in our local community, something of which we are very proud. Staff often stay at Durham Johnston for a significant period of time as we value staff well-being and allow a significant amount of professional autonomy.
Arranging a visit to Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk.
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