Senior Science Technician
Fulford School, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4FY10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 June 2025 at 8am
Date listed
4 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 6 – based on full-time equivalent of £27,514 - £30,015
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We’re Looking For
- Substantial experience as a Science Technician or similar role within an educational setting.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to a laboratory environment.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise a team.
- Competency in managing stock, resources, and record keeping.
- A commitment to supporting high-quality science teaching and learning.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Term time only working
- Free parking – EV Chargers available on site
- Competitive local government pension scheme
- Full training and support will be given for the successful candidate
- An inclusive and collaborative leadership team
- One of the most rewarding careers, changing the lives of the students in our School
- Monday - Friday (No weekends)
- 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
Post: Senior Science Technician
Location: Fulford
Salary: Grade 6 – based on full-time equivalent of £27,514 - £30,015
Actual Annual Salary: £23,386 based on working 37 hours per week, in term time only.
Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only. Some flexibility in working hours is possible, provided the hours are distributed across five working days.
Start date: 1st September 2025
About the Role
As the Senior Science Technician, you will provide leadership and direction within the technician team, ensuring a safe, well-equipped, and efficiently managed environment for practical science teaching. You will take responsibility for overseeing the preparation and maintenance of equipment and materials, supporting the development of engaging and innovative practical activities.
Working closely with teaching staff and the Head of Department, you will help implement our vision for excellence in science education—promoting high standards, operational efficiency, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage a team of Science Technicians, including training and day-to-day deployment.
- Prepare and set up materials, apparatus, and specimens for lessons, including demonstrations and practical work.
- Ensure all practical activities are carried out safely and effectively, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Test, maintain, and where appropriate, repair laboratory equipment and ensure safe storage and disposal of materials.
- Operate efficient systems for stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
- Provide support for the development of new practical experiments and demonstrations.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required by departmental and legal policies.
- Take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of the science teaching environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Substantial experience as a Science Technician or similar role within an educational setting.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to a laboratory environment.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise a team.
- Competency in managing stock, resources, and record keeping.
- A commitment to supporting high-quality science teaching and learning.
For more information on our Science Department – https://fulford.york.sch.uk/science/
We can offer you:
- Term time only working
- Free parking – EV Chargers available on site
- Competitive local government pension scheme
- Full training and support will be given for the successful candidate
- An inclusive and collaborative leadership team
- One of the most rewarding careers, changing the lives of the students in our School
- Monday - Friday (No weekends)
- 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme
About Fulford School:
You have the chance to work in one of the high-performing schools in the region – we enjoy consistently high levels of parental satisfaction and positive student feedback / engagement which, along with over 200 highly motivated colleagues and excellent leadership at all levels, provides a fertile environment for you to develop within.
You will be joining a highly successful, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 1600 students in the school including over 300 in the sixth form and a Trust with three primary schools, one junior school and one infant school.
The Fulford School motto of ‘Realising potential and creating the future’ is reflected in our commitment to maximising the personal development and achievement of all those in our school community. These values also run through the work of our Multi Academy Trust. We offer a supportive environment with excellent employee benefits including access to a salary-related defined pension scheme, Cycle scheme & Employee Assistance Programme.
Ofsted:
Following our recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 we are delighted that the school has been graded outstanding in all areas.
Our core HEART values are fundamental to all we do at Fulford. Over the years we have been determined to ensure our pupils benefit from an aspirational, academic curriculum and at the same time provide a fully inclusive learning environment where all are treated as individuals and supported to be the best versions of themselves.
Awards:
We are thrilled to announce that Fulford School has been named The Sunday Times Comprehensive Secondary School of the North 2025. This prestigious award celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of our students in both GCSE and A-level examinations. We are incredibly proud of this recognition, which reflects the dedication, hard work, and excellence of our entire school community.
Our commitment to equality:
Fulford School is committed to promoting equality for all students and employees. Every individual will be treated with courtesy and respect and their contribution to the learning process will be valued.
Safeguarding:
The South York Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to ensure that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, students and staff at school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require successful applicants to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
The South York Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, we conduct various searches as set out in the safer recruitment guidelines. Applicants are asked to provide full employment history and any gaps in employment will be explored at interview. The South York Multi-Academy Trust will be required to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of their appointment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By signing this application, you acknowledge that such searches may be conducted as part of the process.
Yorkshire Learning Trust:
From autumn 2025, our two Trusts (South York Multi-Academy Trust and STAR Multi-Academy Trust) will be merging to form Yorkshire Learning Trust. Our new Trust will consist of 17 partner schools, approximately 7000 students and 1000 staff. All positions commencing 1st September 2025 onwards, will therefore have Yorkshire Learning Trust as their employer.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
About Fulford School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1726 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fulford School website
- Email address
- recruitment@fulford.york.sch.uk
Fulford School offers a fantastic opportunity for children and young people to learn and develop. We are committed to providing the best possible foundations for adult life. We understand that every child has a unique set of qualities and needs and when they join us we offer the challenge, nurture and opportunities needed for them to grow into impressive young adults.
Our core purpose is ‘REALISING POTENTIAL – CREATING THE FUTURE’.
This is underpinned by our ‘HEART CORE VALUES’ of: HONESTY, EMPATHY, AMBITION, RESPECT and TOLERANCE
We are proud of our pupils’ academic excellence and have a clear focus on the highest quality of teaching and outcomes. However we want Fulford pupils to look back at school as more than just a set of academic qualifications. We want to help unlock the potential of all our children in all areas of their life. We celebrate the arts, sport, languages and creativity. We live in a vibrant and exciting world. A world our children need to engage in with confidence and respect, celebrating differences and learning from others.
Our school community is a happy one. We have clear expectations that lead to a well ordered and harmonious environment where pupils can excel.
Arranging a visit to Fulford School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fulford.york.sch.uk.
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