Science Technician

Hayle Academy, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 11pm

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 20,772.17

Science Technician job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful and inclusive school as a Science Technician, supporting the delivery of high-quality science education across the curriculum. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to play a key role within our Science Faculty, preparing and maintaining equipment and resources, supporting practical lessons, and helping to create engaging learning experiences for students. Previous experience working in a laboratory, school or scientific environment would be advantageous, but is not essential for the right candidate with the willingness to learn and develop.
This is an exciting time to join Hayle Academy, where our vision is to inspire students to dream big, to achieve more. Recognised by the Youth Sport Trust with a 5 Star Well School Award, we place staff wellbeing and professional growth at the heart of our work, ensuring every colleague feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
About You:
We are looking for a proactive, reliable and adaptable individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering high standards. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting both staff and students, contributing positively to a busy faculty and embracing opportunities to learn and develop within the role.
You will:
Be organised, reliable and able to manage your workload effectively, with excellent attention to detail.Maintain high standards of health and safety and support the smooth running of practical science lessons.Prepare, maintain and organise equipment and resources, or be willing to develop these skills through training.Work collaboratively as part of a busy Science Faculty, demonstrating initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm for supporting science education.
At Hayle Academy, learning is at the heart of everything we do, and we fully recognise the importance of highly effective support staff in enabling outstanding provision for our students. As a Science Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring our students benefit from engaging, safe and well-resourced practical science lessons. Full training and support will be provided to ensure success in all aspects of the role.
Benefits of Working with Us:As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date and time for receiving applications is midnight, Wednesday 25th November 2026
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early depending on the number of applications; we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.
TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

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.

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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.

About Hayle Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 623 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hayle Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hayle-academy

Become who you want to be…

School isn’t just about what you learn. It’s about who you learn to be.

That’s why at Hayle Academy, students are encouraged to try new things, develop confidence, and build resilience. And they do it within our friendly and encouraging community.

Every child comes to us full of promise. Our aim is that when they leave, they are independent thinkers with the skills and self-belief to achieve it.

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