Senior Science Technician
Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
31 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: Contract Type: - Permanent - 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus 1 week) - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30am-15:15pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,824
Actual salary
- £15,572
Pay scale
- NJC Scale G points 8-12, starting point 8
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about science and education? Do you have the skills and experience to support a dynamic and forward-thinking science department? We are seeking a Senior Science Technician to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality science education to our students.
About the Role
As Senior Science Technician, you will:
- Lead the technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Prepare and set up practical experiments and demonstrations.
- Maintain and manage laboratory equipment, stock, and resources.
- Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times.
- Support teaching staff in delivering engaging and safe practical lessons.
- Line manager, supervise and support the Science Technician team.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in a school science lab or a lab environment similar environment.
- Possesses strong organisational and communication skills.
- Has a good understanding of health and safety in a laboratory setting.
- Is confident working independently and as part of a team.
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.
Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to developing well-being initiatives to support all our staff and are able to offer:
- We are a Carnegie Gold Standard Accredited organisation for mental health for both students and staff.
- A dedicated staff Wellbeing Committee.
- £500 Refer a Friend payment scheme, plus a welcome bonus for your friend.
- A £1,000 welcome bonus to new employees employed on a permanent contract.
- Access to trained staff Mental Health First Aiders
- A developmental and supportive culture for continued professional development.
- A stunning rural location.
- HR Services on site.
- Eye Tests.
- Free annual Flu Vaccinations for all staff.
- Access to 24/7 telephone counselling service for staff and their immediate family via Health Assured.
- Free access to our Fitness Suite.
- Pension Schemes.
- Healthy Eating. Our in-house catering firm, Innovate, offer a healthy range of food at both break and lunch-time. Staff are entitled to a free lunch if undertaking an evening duty.
- Free and secure car parking on site.
- PTA. We have a very active PTA group that all staff can get involved in if they wish.
- Employee Benefits Scheme
- Private Health Care Options
- Discounts & Cashback Schemes
- And much more
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
Applying for the job
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About Guilsborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1260 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Guilsborough Academy website
- Email address
- mcfall@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01604740641
Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
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