Science Technician
The Queen Katherine School, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJThis job expired on 10 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Science Technician job summary
- Hours of work: 37 hours per week or part-time (to be agreed) available
- Working pattern: to be agreed depending on full or part-time
- Term weeks: 38 weeks + 1 week school closure, minimum paid week 44.6
The Queen Katherine School is part of the Cumbria Education Trust. The CET is a growing multi-academy trust based in Cumbria, and is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time as we continue to build on our successes and move forward to our continuing journey of ‘Good to Great’. This is an excellent opportunity to join The Queen Katherine School at a pivotal time for its future.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Science Technician to assist our busy Science Department with the preparation of practical support to the students and Science teaching staff. The successful person will be responsible for ensuring that equipment is maintained and adequate levels of materials and equipment are available for use.
Experience of working in a laboratory setting and/or educational setting would be an advantage, as well as the confidence to work independently, as well as within a team.
What we are looking for:
- A good standard of education, GCSE Science or equivalent.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Experience of working in a team and on your own initiative.
- Awareness of Health and Safety in relation to Science.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Able to work constructively as part of a team and good communication skills.
- Good organisational sills and personal time management.
- Care and attention to detail with a conscientious and methodical approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure, priories tasks and work to deadlines.
What we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Well-resourced departments with a collaborative ethos
- A stunning location with easy access to the Lake District and excellent transport link
- A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community
- Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust
- Excellent career and CPD opportunities
- A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative way to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
- Employee benefits package
If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.
Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.
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.
About The Queen Katherine School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 917 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Queen Katherine School website
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