Science Technician

Kingsley Academy, Hounslow, TW3 1AX

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  17 July 2025 at 11:50am

• Date listed

  3 July 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: £28379 - £30529 per annum

Science Technician job summary

Salary: NJC 12 - 17 £28,379 - £30,529 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37, 41 weeks Contract: Full Time Start date: September 2025 Are you passionate about education and looking for a rewarding role within our Science Department? We are looking for a Science Technician to support classroom teachers in the raising of standards and achievement of the Science department. This role will be supporting science teachers, and you will be preparing resources, equipment and assist with practical lessons and undertake cleaning to maintain high standards. The science department has grown and is in a strong position to provide the best science education for our students. It's an exciting time to join as we expand our team, resources and student opportunities. We're a friendly and supportive team who boast a wide range of expertise and experience levels. The department aims to inspire curiosity and an enjoyment of learning by providing the knowledge and skills to question, investigate and analyse the world around us. You're someone who'll be able to: * Safely operate and maintain specialist equipment, showing expertise in the field. * Provide technical advice on health and safety issues to both teachers and technical support staff. * Efficiently manage science preparations, delivering a high-quality service to teaching staff * Prepare for lessons and demonstrations by collecting and organising equipment and materials. Looking to make a difference every day? Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. You're someone who has: * A-Level or GCSE Science or NVQ 2 or equivalent, or relevant experience in a science and/or technology environment * Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, essential for effective communication and record-keeping * The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing service needs About Kingsley Academy: Kingsley Academy, a 'Good' 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress. Kingsley Academy has grown significantly in numbers over the last three years and we are now full in every year group with a waiting list across all years demonstrating the successes the school has seen and the positive culture with exceptional student behaviour. Kingsley Academy is inclusive, supportive and truly serves the local community, offering to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. As part of LIFT Schools Trust, Kingsley Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to excellence in education. We believe in creating a learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential and where teachers are supported to deliver exceptional teaching and learning. 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. Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you. The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time position. Closing date: 14th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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About Kingsley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 980 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsley-academy

Kingsley Academy, a ‘Good’ 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress since 2019 that matches the unapologetic ambition of the leadership team and staff to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. This year our dedication to improvement was validated with a 25% improvement in our 4+ English and Maths figure alongside a 26% improvement in our 5+ figure compared to 2019. This improvement marks the start of an incredibly exciting journey at Kingsley Academy and an opportunity to be part of something much bigger with our next target of 90% of students achieving 4+ in English and Maths by 2028.

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