Science Technician
Carleton High School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
27 April 2026
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 10am
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 FTE (actual salary £15,088.00 - £16,081.00) per annum
Science Technician job summary
Behind every brilliant experiment is great technical support.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Technician to join our vibrant Science department at Carleton High School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting high‑quality teaching and learning by helping to deliver safe, well‑organised and engaging practical science experiences for our students.
As a Science Technician, you will:
- Support practical lessons by preparing, setting up and clearing away equipment and materials.
- Maintain an organised, safe and purposeful working environment across laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas.
- Manage stock, including chemicals and specialist equipment, ensuring resources are well maintained and readily available.
- Support students and teachers during practical activities, including demonstrating safe and effective use of equipment where required.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the department through effective administration, resource management and adherence to Health and Safety procedures.
We are seeking someone who is flexible, proactive and able to use their initiative. You should be well‑organised, detail‑focused and committed to supporting excellent learning experiences. The ability to build positive relationships with both students and colleagues is essential.
You don’t need previous technician experience as full training will be given. This role does not require a teaching qualification and is ideal for anyone considering a future route into teaching training or those with an interest in science education.
Contract Details
- Permanent contract
- 25 hours per week
- Term time only + 2 days
- 192 working days per year
If you are passionate about science, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a positive impact on young people’s learning, we would love to hear from you.
Ready to apply?
To apply, complete an application form via our website.
About Carleton High School
Carleton High School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong community feel. We have a five‑year track record of exceptional academic outcomes, placing us among the top schools in Wakefield. Our 2024 Ofsted inspection recognised us as “Good Improving”, highlighting the significant progress we continue to make.
Our culture is built on improving life chances for every student, driven by our core values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence. We are proud to offer a modern, multi‑million‑pound building with state‑of‑the‑art facilities—making this an exciting time to join us.
As part of Pontefract Academies Trust, recently awarded the Trust Value Award for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards, staff wellbeing and satisfaction are central to our work. At Carleton High School, 88% of staff said they would recommend us as a great place to work - well above national benchmarks.
Staff say:
“This is a very caring place to work… all staff look out for each other.”
“I feel very lucky that I am part of such a lovely department with so many great people.”
For further information about our school, please visit our website.
What can we offer you?
Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing
- For the 2025/26 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals
- Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays),
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
- Cycle to work scheme Blue Light Card
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters),
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children. We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.
We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values‑driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day.
We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.
Further information
Contact us on 01977 781555 or email recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Carleton High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1021 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Carleton High School website
Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, has been named as the most improved school in the North of England, according to the Fairer Secondary Schools Index, published by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to Carleton High School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team.
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