Science Technician with Art/DT Support

King's Leadership Academy Wavertree, Liverpool, L13 1HD

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,588.00 - £21,930.00 Annually (Actual) Please see recruitment guide attached for further detail

Science Technician with Art/DT Support job summary

Science Technician with Art/DT SupportKing’s Leadership Academy Wavertree. Part of the Great Schools Trust

King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree is a new secondary school in one of Liverpool’s most challenged communities, now moving into its second year. With only Year 7 and Year 8 on roll, we are growing carefully and ambitiously.

We are seeking an organised, practical and enthusiastic Science Technician to support high-quality practical learning across the academy.

This is primarily a Science Technician role. During the first academic year, the successful candidate will also provide some support in Art and Design Technology, within their confidence and ability. The majority of the role will remain focused on Science, where curriculum need is greatest. Training will be provided where needed.

The Role

As Science Technician, you will prepare, organise and maintain equipment, chemicals, materials and specialist resources so teachers can deliver safe, effective practical lessons.

You will help keep laboratories, prep rooms and practical learning spaces well organised, safe and ready for use. You will also support stock control, equipment checks, safe storage and relevant health and safety procedures.

In the first year, you will provide light-touch support for Art and DT, such as preparing materials, organising tools and helping maintain safe, tidy practical spaces. As the school currently has only two year groups, this will be manageable and sensibly balanced.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is a Science Technician by trade, or who has strong experience in a laboratory, workshop or practical environment.

You will be calm, methodical, reliable and safety-conscious. You do not need to be an expert in Art or DT, but you should be willing to support, learn and work flexibly as the academy grows.

We are particularly interested in someone who:

• Has experience in a laboratory, science, workshop or practical setting
• Understands health and safety, safe storage and careful preparation
• Can organise equipment, resources and stock effectively
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Communicates clearly with staff and students
• Is willing to support Art and DT where needed
• Is open to further training, including COSHH, CLEAPSS or First Aid

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a growing academy with an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum and a strong commitment to practical learning.

You will also benefit from:

• A Trust that prioritises staff wellbeing
• A supportive, family-oriented working environment
• Professional development and relevant training
• Clear career pathways across a growing Trust
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• Optional Benenden Health membership
• Generous occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• The chance to help shape a new school as it grows

Join Us

We are looking for a Science Technician who will help create safe, organised and inspiring practical learning spaces for our pupils.

For an informal conversation or to arrange a tour of King’s Wavertree, please contact Louise Livingston at: l.livingston@kingswavertree.com

Join the Great Schools Trust. Help us build King’s Wavertree. Help us create something remarkable.

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

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 King's Leadership Academy Wavertree

• School type: Free Schools, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: No information available
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Leadership Academy Wavertree website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-leadership-academy-wavertree

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