Senior Science Technician

Outwood Academy Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Plus 10 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £25,492.92 to £26,787.10 Grade 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential qualifications include a Level A2 Science Qualification and qualifications related to COSHH/CLEAPSS. Candidates must demonstrate at least one year’s essential experience working within a specific curriculum area.

Desirable attributes include experience of line managing colleagues and working in a school environment. Essential skills encompass effective communication, maintaining confidentiality, proficiency in standard ICT packages, and the ability to prioritize and manage their own and others' workload. Candidates must be willing and able to enhance their qualifications.

This managerial role organizes and develops technical services, requiring the preparation and setting up of equipment and materials for practical use, strictly adhering to manufacturer's instructions. The Senior Technician manages safety compliance, ensuring the safe storage of materials, disposal of used chemicals, and undertaking safety checks in line with COSHH and H&S legislation.

A crucial component is providing supervision and guidance to other Technician(s), monitoring their work quality, and ensuring their efficient deployment, reporting difficulties to the Head of Science. They also monitor stock levels, compile inventories (especially regarding COSHH), and ensure laboratories are clear and prepared daily.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

• Further Information onemployee benefitscan be foundClick Here

• To find our more about working for Outwood and to read amessage from our CEOpleaseClick Here

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

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.

SUP003 Senior Science Technician PS.pdf - 226 KB (opens in new tab)

SUP003 Senior Science Technician JD.pdf - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy Shafton

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1380 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Shafton website
• Email address: p.baron@shafton.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-shafton

Secondary Academy 11-16 yrs

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Shafton

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.baron@shafton.outwood.com.

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