Science Technician - Maternity Cover
Eden Boys' School, Preston, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31/08/2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.00 to £25,989.00 per annum (pro rata £22,004.82 to £22,354.04 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.
The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.
You will have:
- A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
- Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
- ICT skills to research, present and communicate effectively.
- The ability to offer professional guidance and assistance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
About Eden Boys' School, Preston
Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.
We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Eden Boys' School, Preston
- School type
- Free School, Muslim, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 617 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Eden Boys' School, Preston website
- Email address
- Head@ebpreston.staracademies.org
- Phone number
- 01772 926000
The Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a 700 place 11-18 Muslim faith-based secondary school. It opened in September 2015, admitting students into Years 7 and 8, and will continue to build up its pupil numbers year on year. The school welcomes applications from pupils of all faiths and none. Like all Star schools, it has “Leadership” as a specialism.
Eden Boys’ School, Preston was graded as “Outstanding” in all areas by Ofsted during its first inspection in May 2018.
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