Science Technician

Bradford Forster Academy, Bradford, BD4 8RG

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2025

• Closing date

  29 October 2025 at 5pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Band 7 - SCP11-17, £24,821-£27,361 Actual
• Additional allowances:

  Salary Band 7 - SCP11-17, £24,821-£27,361 Actual

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

37 hours per week - Term time plus two weeks

£24,821-£27,361 Actual

Required: December 2025

Closing date: Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 5pm

Interview Date: Monday 3rd November 2025

Bradford Forster Academy is a thriving Church of England secondary school (11-16), part of the growing and dynamic Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT). We are seeking a passionate and skilled Science Technician to join our ambitious, student-centred team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school where ‘Everything is possible for one who believes’ (Mark 9:23) guides every aspect of our work.

Why Join Us

Be part of a talented and welcoming team that values every member’s contribution

Benefit from personalised CPD opportunities, tailored to your professional growth

Support a diverse, multicultural community with high aspirations

Contribute to a school with a strong Christian ethos and inclusive environment

About the Role

The Science Technician plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of an inspiring, hands-on science curriculum. You'll provide technical support to staff and students, maintain lab safety, prepare resources, and help bring experiments to life.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating science resources and equipment

Supporting practical lessons and demonstrations

Ensuring lab safety and compliance with COSHH/CLEAPSS regulations

Preparing chemicals and cultivating microorganisms safely

Managing stock levels and maintaining lab apparatus

Supporting events such as Science Week, open evenings, and extracurricular clubs

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Organised, proactive, and safety-conscious

Passionate about science and education

Confident working independently and as part of a team

Keen to grow professionally within a supportive school and Trust

Prior experience in a school lab or scientific setting is desirable, but not essential—we welcome applications from those looking to develop their career in education.

Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 5pm.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

‘Everyone working in or for our school service shares an objective to help keep
children and young people safe and promote each child’s welfare by
contributing to:
• providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn
and develop in our school setting, and
• identifying children and young people who are suffering or likely to
suffer significant harm, and taking appropriate action with the aim of
making sure they are kept safe both at home and in our school setting’

BFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its students.

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.

About Bradford Forster Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 969 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bradford Forster Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradford-forster-academy

Bradford Forster Academy, which opened in September 2015 as a new 11-16 Church of England Academy, as part of the new Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust. We currently have 1033 students on roll from years 7 to 11 and Summer 2020 saw our first cohort of students successfully completing their time with us and going on to take up a wide range of local and national Post-16 courses and positions.

Bradford Forster Academy is an exceptional school with high aspirations and ambition for our young people.

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