Science Technician
Scarborough University Technical College, Scarborough, YO11 2JW37 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days (39 weeks per year).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade D Points 6 to 8 (£25,989 to £26,824 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £22,452.66.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Scarborough UTC are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our academy in September 2026 on a full time, permanent basis.
Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
As the Technician for the Science department, you will work closely with the Head of Department to support teaching and learning by ensuring equipment and resources are prepared and in good working order to facilitate effective lessons on a daily basis.
Salary: Grade D Points 6 to 8 (£25,989 to £26,824 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £22,452.66.
Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent
Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information on the role.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the school on 01723 628609.
What the school offers its staff
“A school of opportunity”; “Leaders and staff describe the school as a family. They feel mutually supported and value the attention leaders give them. Staff morale is extremely high.” “Behaviour is calm and respectful. In lessons, pupils are attentive and want to learn.” Ofsted 2022.
Offering the sought after specialisms of Engineering, Cyber Security, and Health, Scarborough UTC has seen transformational change since the pre covid inspection. We are a growing college, with state of the art facilities that are industry standard. Students can take advantage of our links with local employers, meaning they receive the very best in industry guidance, supporting them with their future careers aspirations, and 100% of students leave us with an onward destination of university, apprenticeship or employment. Staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable, working together in a supportive team environment with a view for success and high standards in all they do. Located in Scarborough, we also serve the wider communities of Filey, Whitby, Bridlington, Pickering, Malton and Driffield, offering an exceptional educational experience for 13 to 18 year olds.
A visit in person is highly recommended to get a real flavour of the superb learning environment and day to day running of this unique experience.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
- Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
Further information about the job
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.
Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.
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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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Scarborough University Technical College
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 253 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Scarborough University Technical College website
- Email address
- info@scarboroughutc.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01723 628609
Scarborough UTC
“A school of opportunity”; “Leaders and staff describe the school as a family. They feel mutually supported and value the attention leaders give them. Staff morale is extremely high.” “Behaviour is calm and respectful. In lessons, pupils are attentive and want to learn.” Ofsted 2022
Scarborough UTC underwent an Ofsted Inspection in November 2022 and were awarded “Good” across the board. There has been a transformational change since the previous pre-covid inspection, it is a growing college. We would encourage any applicant to have read the inspection report, which is the rightful and accurate summation of considerable work by the college staff.
A visit in person is highly recommended to get a real flavour of the superb learning environment and day to day running of this unique experience.
Arranging a visit to Scarborough University Technical College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@scarboroughutc.org.uk.
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