Science Technician
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Driffield, YO25 5HR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ff3ec1ad-b4a6-42d7-b2fd-a020ce7d7518 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who has a good standard of education including numeracy and literacy at level 2 or aboveand the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• Family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.
Further details about the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Science Department as a Technician. Each day you will provide technical support to our team of science teachers, ensuring all apparatus and equipment is available and set up to meet the daily timetable needs for our young people. You will work within a friendly team of three technicians, led by the Senior Science Technician who will provide day to day advice and support.
The actual salary is £20,428 per annum based on working 37 hours a week during term time over 5 days with 3 plus days which are usually worked on school training days. The salary is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. We are happy to consider applications on a part-time basis with a reduced number of hours being worked over 5 days a week.
Why choose us?
In their last visit (February 2025), Ofsted described our school as ‘an inclusive school, where pupils are encouraged to ‘Be Here, Be Yourself and Be Your Best’. They described Driffield students as ‘kind and respectful’ and ‘inquisitive and motivated to do well.’Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and we are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email viahr@driffieldschool.org.ukif you would like to visit or find out more.
What can we offer you?
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• Family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.
What are we are looking for?
We are looking for an individual who has a good standard of education including numeracy and literacy at level 2 or aboveand the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.
To apply, please complete an application form which can be found in the Supporting Documents section and email it tohr@driffieldschool.org.uk. The deadline for completed application forms is 9 am on Friday 11 July. It is anticipated that interviews will be held during week commencing 14 July 2025.
We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at:https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdfand Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at:Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2024-2.pdf (driffieldschool.net)
Commitment to safeguarding
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance. The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Microsoft Word – Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy September 2023 (driffieldschool.net)
We are looking for an individual who has a good standard of education including numeracy and literacy at level 2 or aboveand the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• Family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.
Further details about the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Science Department as a Technician. Each day you will provide technical support to our team of science teachers, ensuring all apparatus and equipment is available and set up to meet the daily timetable needs for our young people. You will work within a friendly team of three technicians, led by the Senior Science Technician who will provide day to day advice and support.
The actual salary is £20,428 per annum based on working 37 hours a week during term time over 5 days with 3 plus days which are usually worked on school training days. The salary is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. We are happy to consider applications on a part-time basis with a reduced number of hours being worked over 5 days a week.
Why choose us?
In their last visit (February 2025), Ofsted described our school as ‘an inclusive school, where pupils are encouraged to ‘Be Here, Be Yourself and Be Your Best’. They described Driffield students as ‘kind and respectful’ and ‘inquisitive and motivated to do well.’Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and we are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email viahr@driffieldschool.org.ukif you would like to visit or find out more.
What can we offer you?
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• Family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.
What are we are looking for?
We are looking for an individual who has a good standard of education including numeracy and literacy at level 2 or aboveand the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.
To apply, please complete an application form which can be found in the Supporting Documents section and email it tohr@driffieldschool.org.uk. The deadline for completed application forms is 9 am on Friday 11 July. It is anticipated that interviews will be held during week commencing 14 July 2025.
We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at:https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdfand Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at:Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2024-2.pdf (driffieldschool.net)
Commitment to safeguarding
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance. The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Microsoft Word – Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy September 2023 (driffieldschool.net)