Senior Science Technician

Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 14.5 hours per week - Permanent - Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Actual salary: £9,375.49 to £10,166.02) per annum (FTE: £28,305.58 to £30,692.30)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

Brookfield Community School is seeking to appoint a motivated and experienced Senior Science Technician to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education.

Working closely with the Head of Science and teaching staff, you will support the work of staff and students in the school’s laboratories and classrooms, ensuring that practical lessons are well-prepared, safe and efficient.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone organised, proactive and passionate about supporting science education.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with science teachers to support teaching and learning across Key Stages
• Prepare, set up and clear away equipment, chemicals and materials for practical lessons
• Ensure laboratories, prep rooms and classrooms are safe, organised and well-maintained
• Oversee stock control, ordering and storage of equipment and resources
• Maintain accurate records, including health and safety documentation
• Support the development of practical activities, including testing and preparing experiments
• Lead on health and safety requirements (e.g. COSHH, CLEAPSS guidance)
• Provide guidance and support to other technicians where appropriate
• Liaise with science staff to ensure resources meet curriculum needs

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a school laboratory or similar environment
• Has strong organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates a good understanding of laboratory health and safety
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team
• Has a proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach
• Is committed to supporting students and staff to achieve the best outcomes

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative Science department
• A well-resourced learning environment
• Opportunities to develop skills and contribute to wider school life
• Part of a forward-thinking and inclusive school community

The Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The School is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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.

For further details regarding this post please contact Mrs Nic Crespin, Head of Science, on n.crespin@brookfieldcs.org.uk . To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team.

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD_PS Senior Science Technician.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brookfield Community School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1168 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brookfield Community School website
• Email address: HR@Redhillacademytrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookfield-community-school-chesterfield

Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The school is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Arranging a visit to Brookfield Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@Redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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