Science Technician
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0QG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | b4081147-e4ed-4237-baef-3562f67a8acc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: Band C (NJC Point 4-6) Actual Salary: £8,051 - £8,308
Hours: 14 hours 30 minutes per week, Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026, term time only
Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 9am
Start Date: September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Do you have a keen interest in science, have a good attention to detail and have amazing organisational skills. Do you believe you can help to ensure the smooth running of the Science department, keeping a safe, clean and welcoming environment for everyone at The Brooksbank School? Are you solutions focused and possess a ‘can do’ attitude?If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you.
As part of the friendly Science department, you will be a valued member of the team. Working closely with teaching staff, you will have the opportunity to bring support and assistance to the Science department.
You will be working with KS3, KS4 and KS5, across the science areas, making this an exciting and active role, with each day being different and varied. You will work in a well organised and productive prep room based in the heart of the Science department.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
• Preparation of equipment and materials both for demonstration and class use
• Maintenance of laboratories to ensure a clean, safe working environment.
• Following safety procedures in preparation areas and laboratories.
• Ordering and replacing materials and equipment for class practical lessons
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines (COSHH and CLEAPSS)
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
For further details see our Job Pack below.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Claire Washington, our Personal Assistant to the Leadership Team via c.washington@brooksbank.tlt.school
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
What the school offers its staff
see above
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.
Salary: Band C (NJC Point 4-6) Actual Salary: £8,051 - £8,308
Hours: 14 hours 30 minutes per week, Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026, term time only
Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 9am
Start Date: September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Do you have a keen interest in science, have a good attention to detail and have amazing organisational skills. Do you believe you can help to ensure the smooth running of the Science department, keeping a safe, clean and welcoming environment for everyone at The Brooksbank School? Are you solutions focused and possess a ‘can do’ attitude?If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you.
As part of the friendly Science department, you will be a valued member of the team. Working closely with teaching staff, you will have the opportunity to bring support and assistance to the Science department.
You will be working with KS3, KS4 and KS5, across the science areas, making this an exciting and active role, with each day being different and varied. You will work in a well organised and productive prep room based in the heart of the Science department.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
• Preparation of equipment and materials both for demonstration and class use
• Maintenance of laboratories to ensure a clean, safe working environment.
• Following safety procedures in preparation areas and laboratories.
• Ordering and replacing materials and equipment for class practical lessons
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines (COSHH and CLEAPSS)
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
For further details see our Job Pack below.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Claire Washington, our Personal Assistant to the Leadership Team via c.washington@brooksbank.tlt.school
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
What the school offers its staff
see above
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.