Science Technician
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75d01420-6748-4b72-b514-0bbc0236735a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working in a scientific role or laboratory setting Desirable
Knowledge of the safe storage and use of dangerous substances, including stockcontrol Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and welfare regulations and bestpractice Desirable
Knowledge of a range of scientific subjects Essential
Experience of working with a range of scientific equipment Essential
Experience of working in an educational environment Desirable
Experienced/trained first aider Desirable
What the school offers its staff
West Craven is a small and vibrant secondary school for young people aged 11 to 16years which serves this local Lancashire/Yorkshire community.
Barnoldswick is located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border with both Leeds andManchester drivable in just under an hour. Preston, Skipton and Bradford are easilycommutable and the town is on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, BronteCountry and the Forest of Bowland. The Lake District, Morecambe Bay and the FyldeCoast are all a short drive away.
Our vision is to create a culture and ethos which promotes high aspirations andexpectations, balanced with the highest level of care and support. We want students tolove coming to West Craven, love learning and love being part of the academy family.
The vision involves educating the whole child; our academy motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’
means ‘We Are Preparing for Life’. We encourage all students to get fully involved in thelife of the academy and the opportunities beyond the classroom.
As an academy at the heart of the community we want close links with our feederprimary schools, local businesses, colleges and training providers. The school is on aprogramme of rapid transformation and improvement. As part of Pendle Education Trustsince 2016, the future of the school is bright.
Commitment to safeguarding
Please visit https://pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/587.html
Experience of working in a scientific role or laboratory setting Desirable
Knowledge of the safe storage and use of dangerous substances, including stockcontrol Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and welfare regulations and bestpractice Desirable
Knowledge of a range of scientific subjects Essential
Experience of working with a range of scientific equipment Essential
Experience of working in an educational environment Desirable
Experienced/trained first aider Desirable
What the school offers its staff
West Craven is a small and vibrant secondary school for young people aged 11 to 16years which serves this local Lancashire/Yorkshire community.
Barnoldswick is located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border with both Leeds andManchester drivable in just under an hour. Preston, Skipton and Bradford are easilycommutable and the town is on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, BronteCountry and the Forest of Bowland. The Lake District, Morecambe Bay and the FyldeCoast are all a short drive away.
Our vision is to create a culture and ethos which promotes high aspirations andexpectations, balanced with the highest level of care and support. We want students tolove coming to West Craven, love learning and love being part of the academy family.
The vision involves educating the whole child; our academy motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’
means ‘We Are Preparing for Life’. We encourage all students to get fully involved in thelife of the academy and the opportunities beyond the classroom.
As an academy at the heart of the community we want close links with our feederprimary schools, local businesses, colleges and training providers. The school is on aprogramme of rapid transformation and improvement. As part of Pendle Education Trustsince 2016, the future of the school is bright.
Commitment to safeguarding
Please visit https://pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/587.html