Science Technician

Rivington and Blackrod High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  10 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 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: £21,250.00 - £23,011.00 Annually (Actual) Salary Grade D SCP6 - SCP11 on the NJC pay scale

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

Salary: Grade D SCP6 - SCP 11

Actual annual salary £21,250 - £23,011

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Permanent, Term Time Plus 2 days

The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Science Technician to assist the Senior Science Technician, in a busy Science Department.

We are seeking a person who can provide highly effective and innovative support to the teaching of science in the school. The role will include responsibility for the preparation, distribution and collection of apparatus for lessons and also a requirement to prepare materials, equipment and science areas for use by Teachers and students. An ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of relevant Health & Safety regulations is essential. The day to day role is extremely varied and you will need to be able to adapt and prioritise jobs as they come in.

The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter. Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Leverhulme Trust website.

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 10th August 2025

Interviews to take place week commencing 11th August 2025

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible .Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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 Rivington and Blackrod High School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1584 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rivington and Blackrod High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rivington-and-blackrod-high-school

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