- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1534 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lift Kingswood website
Science Technician
More than one location, Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority7 days remaining to apply
Closing date
17 December 2025 at 8:05am
Date listed
10 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22470 - £23191 per annum
Science Technician job summary
Salary: NJC 5-7 £22,470 - £23,191 (FTE) £25,583 - £26,403 (Actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract: Full time, permanent
Closing date: 14th Dec
Start date: Jan/ Feb 2026
Join us as a Science Technician!
Are you hands-on, organised, and love bringing learning to life? Our Science Department is searching for a proactive Technician to keep our practical lessons running smoothly and safely. You'll support teachers and students, prep exciting resources, maintain equipment, and help make every classroom experience exceptional.
At Lift Schools, our mission is simple: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. If you're ready to play a key behind-the-scenes role in making that happen, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Be Doing:
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Preparing Practical Lessons: Prep materials, set up equipment, and support demonstrations that help students thrive.
* Assist with lab management: preparing solutions, maintaining equipment, tracking radioactive sources and ensuring safe handling of materials.
* Keeping Resources Running Smoothly: Organise tools and materials, track inventory, and ensure supplies are ready to go.
* Maintaining Equipment: Perform routine checks, basic repairs and keep clear maintenance records.
* Ensuring Safety: Support risk assessments, uphold safety standards and guide students in safe equipment use.
* Supporting Projects & Events: Help bring department projects, competitions and displays to life with practical expertise.
What We're Looking For (Criteria)
* Strong practical and technical skills relevant to Science.
* Excellent organisation and time-management abilities.
* A calm, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
* Confidence working with students and supporting teaching staff.
* Good understanding of (or willingness to learn) health & safety procedures.
* Ability to maintain equipment, manage resources and keep accurate records.
If you're ready to make a real impact in a vibrant, hands-on learning environment, apply today!
About the school:
Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.
Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.
We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact;
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Comprehensive Training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
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
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.
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School Details
Lift Kingswood
Lift Ashingdon
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lift Ashingdon website
School locations
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