Science Technician
Notre Dame High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BT15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week/ term-time plus one week/permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 3: Pay Point 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to handle change
Good interpersonal skills
Good organisation skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to prioritise work load
Ability to adopt to different situations
Experience of working to Health & Safety Guidelines
Commitment to upholding the school ethos including; spiritual life, use of authority and maintaining discipline
Values all children equally
Conducts oneself with humour, diplomacy and integrity
Motivation to work in a school with children and young people
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
Experience of working in a similar role
What the school offers its staff
At Notre Dame the ongoing professional development of all staff is a key priority. Our view is that we can always improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can be even better at what we do and that this in turn will ensure the very best outcomes for our students. We also aim to help staff to be ready for their ‘next step’ in their careers whatever that might be.
In order to achieve these aims we;
- have an ethos of ‘learning together’ through joint practice development which is conducted in a supportive and developmental way. Staff are encouraged to take risks and use research and evidence based approaches to improve their classroom practice.
- Encourage staff to be reflective and take the lead in their own professional development so that their individual needs are met
- Provide trainee mentoring programmes for those moving in to new positions for example middle and senior leadership
Further information about the job
We are looking to appoint to the following post to start as soon as possible:
Science
Technician (permanent)
37 hours per
week/ term-time plus one week/permanent
Grade 3: £25,583
- £25,989 per annum pro rata
Actual starting
salary: £22,569.32 per annum
The Science Department is located to the front of the main school building, its prominent position reflecting its high profile in the school. Three technicians will provide support for seventeen teachers working in accommodation which comprises thirteen laboratories, offices, a staff work room and prep rooms.
The role of a Science Technician varies from day to day and tasks include:
- Assisting with the distribution of chemicals, equipment and paper work within the Science Department.
- Preparing experiments, including making solutions and assembling apparatus.
- Ensuring that equipment is kept clean and in good condition and maintaining stock levels in laboratories.
- Trialling experiments and providing technical support to teachers.
Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.
We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.
For further details and an application pack please visit our website: www.notredame-high.co.uk or telephone the school. Please return your application form and Consent to Obtain References form to recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
Closing date: 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies
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About Notre Dame High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1492 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Notre Dame High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01142302536
Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.
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