Senior Science Technician

Wath Academy, Rotherham, S63 7NW

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Term Time 37hours plus 10 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £28,598 - £31,537 FTE - Term time plus 10 days

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wath Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Senior Science Technician to lead our Science Technician team and provide outstanding technical support across the Science Department.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the effective preparation and delivery of practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments, supporting the teaching of Science from Key Stage 3 through to A Level. As team leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the technician service, manage workloads, maintain high standards of practice, and ensure all practical requirements are met efficiently and safely.

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide expert technical advice, support the delivery of the curriculum, and contribute to the training and development of colleagues, including student teachers where appropriate. Applicants should have previous experience working in a laboratory, preparatory room, or similar scientific environment, together with excellent organisational and leadership skills.

A thorough understanding of health and safety requirements within a science education setting is essential.

The ideal candidate will:

• be fully aligned to our vision and key drivers;
• have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic;
• be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team;
• be 100% committed in supporting the Academy to uphold the highest expectations;
• work proactively with other colleagues and leaders;
• have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with staff and students;
• possess excellent organisational skills;
• possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Wath Academy operates.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• modern learning spaces that inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and personalised Professional Learning and Development (PLD) programme.
• a strong induction programme with supportive and ambitious colleagues.
• the opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful department.
• a clear pathway for leadership development within a growing and ambitious Trust.
• Employee benefits, including (some subject to successful 6 months probation):Cycle to work scheme24/7 GP accessCash healthcare planStaff Rewards GatewaySmartTechCareer Progression

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

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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.

SeniorScienceTechnician-RoleDescription-June26.pdf - 195 KB (opens in new tab)

SeniorScienceTechnician-PersonSpecification-June26.pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wath Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2031 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wath Academy website
• Email address: ahopkin@wathacademy.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wath-academy

We are a very popular 11-18 Academy within the Maltby Learning Trust with over 2000 students on roll, including over 400 students in the Sixth Form. I believe Wath Academy has the potential to be one of the best schools in the country and I genuinely believe it can become a beacon of education excellence.

Arranging a visit to Wath Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ahopkin@wathacademy.com.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Rotherham