Science Technician
Carleton High School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 May 2025 at 10am
Date listed
29 April 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
- £14,620.00 - £15,794.00 pro rata (£25,584.00 - £27,269.00 FTE) per annum
Science Technician job summary
SCH-PAT-0623
Required for ASAP
‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Our primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 now sit 27% above the national average, with five out of the seven in the top 5% in the country for combined outcomes. Three of our primary schools – De Lacy, Carleton Park and Larks Hill – were recognised as Outstanding across all areas in their 2024 Ofsted inspections.
Our secondary schools Key Stage 4 results for English, Maths and Science are well above national average and both schools had successful visits from Ofsted in 2024 and 2022.
About Carleton High School
Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community feel. We are an exceptionally high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being significantly over national. For the last 5 years we have consistently gained strong results becoming one of the top schools in Wakefield. In our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were recognised as ‘Good Improving’ which acknowledges the extraordinary improvements that Carleton High School has made. Within the DNA of the school is the core focus to improve life chances for our students. Our students uphold values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence which enable them to become the best versions of themselves. This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Carleton High School as we continue on our journey to becoming an outstanding school.
About the role
We’re seeking a fantastic Science Technician to become part of our team at Carleton High School. As a technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning of our students by providing practical support in the Science department. To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate flexibility and initiative, and show that you have the skills to motivate, engage and inspire students, whilst actively contributing to the high expectations and achievements of the school.
Previous experience is not necessary as extensive training will be provided. The role does not require a teaching qualification but is suitable for those considering teacher training in the future.
This is a permanent, 25 hours per week, term time plus two days contract, equating to 192 working days per year.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for
- Supporting learning by setting up and clearing down after practical lessons.
- Supporting learning activities, under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
- Supporting the use of equipment and materials, as required by staff, or as the curriculum requires.
- Maintaining and monitoring stock levels and preparing requisitions for equipment, following Trust guidelines and processes.
- Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and productive working environment, including any stock rooms.
- Where required, demonstrating safe and effective use of equipment or materials.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities,
- Everyday Development (EDD) Framework, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills,
- 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, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – 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.
School Visits
Potential candidates are encouraged and very welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 10:00am, Tuesday 13th May 2025
- Interview Date: TBC
- Start Date: ASAP
Application Process
- Complete application form via our website
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Further Information
- Contact: 01977 781555 or recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
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.
About Carleton High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1017 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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