Science Technician

Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Chemistry
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full time - 37 hours per week Mon-Friday or Part time considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6 SCP 12-15 (£24,239-£25,447)

What skills and experience we're looking for

For September we are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to support our Science curriculum, working primarily within the Chemistry department.

You will play a key role in supporting high‑quality teaching and learning by providing practical and technical assistance to science teaching staff. This will include preparing equipment and resources so that students can confidently and safely take part in practical activities. You will also have responsibility for establishing and maintaining health and safety procedures within the Science Department, working in line with COSHH regulations, CLEAPSS guidance and school policies.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and well organised, with a genuine enjoyment of working with young people aged 13–18. You will be someone who takes pride in your role, works well as part of a team and contributes positively to a busy department.

Applicants should have a formal science background and be comfortable working in a practical, hands on environment. They should be able to support teaching and learning in a busy school setting, demonstrate good organisational skills, and follow health and safety procedures effectively. Relevant training and support in the use of school specific equipment will be provided.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive department and make a real difference to students’ learning through practical science.

Please find the job description, application form, application details and school information on the website ‘Vacancies’ section at: www.whitleybayhighschool.org

Completed applications and a letter (500 words maximum) explaining why your experiences to date have prepared you for this role at Whitley Bay High School, should be sent to debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org before the closing date below.

Please state your preference full or part time on your application.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 10am

Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

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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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whitley Bay High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1762 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitley Bay High School website
• Email address: debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-bay-high-school

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