Science Techincian
Application closing date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Interviews to be held: Thursday 16th April 2026
Contract Type: Full Time: 36 hours - Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:15, Friday 8:30-4:00
Contract Term: Term time only- Permanent post
Grade 5 - Scale points 6-7 (£13.47 - £13.69 per hour)
Actual Salary: £21,142 - £21,487
The main duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in ensuring a safe, effective & efficient laboratory service.
- Providing technical advice & assistance in the classroom.
- Preparation on teaching materials, worksheets, booklets etc
- Ensuring that health & safety requirements & other relevant regulations are adhered to.
- Providing administrative support, such as data gathering, inputting data, filing and photocopying.
- Supporting the Senior and Assistant Science Technician in undertaking and updating faculty risk assessments and maintaining an up to date file.
- Assisting in keeping a record of stock and ordering supplies as and when required.
- Responsible to the Faculty Leader for Science and Physical Education you will work alongside the Senior Science Technician and be required to work closely with teaching and non-teaching staff and have contact with students, parents, suppliers and others
In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including:
- Motivation to work with children and young people;
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people;
- Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours; and
- Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
Science Technician Job Description
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Applicants should be aware that, as part of our safer recruitment due diligence, we might undertake online searches.
To apply for this position or for more information please contact Alison Skone or Hannah Young on 01691 622543. Please send your completed application form to finance@lakelandsacademy.org.uk or via post to the address above by the closing date. Please note that receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.