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Science Technician

Job details
Posting date: 10 December 2025
Salary: £22,470 to £23,191 per year
Additional salary information: + local government pension and benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 December 2025
Location: Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU7 4WD
Company: Lift Schools
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: KWA150825_1765357553

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Summary

Salary: NJC 5-7 £22,470 - £23,191 (FTE) £25,583 - £26,403 (Actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Contract: Full time, permanent

Closing date: 14th Dec

Start date: Jan/ Feb 2026

Join us as a Science Technician! Are you hands-on, organised, and love bringing learning to life? Our Science Department is searching for a proactive Technician to keep our practical lessons running smoothly and safely. You'll support teachers and students, prep exciting resources, maintain equipment, and help make every classroom experience exceptional.

At Lift Schools, our mission is simple: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. If you're ready to play a key behind-the-scenes role in making that happen, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Preparing Practical Lessons: Prep materials, set up equipment, and support demonstrations that help students thrive.

  • Assist with lab management: preparing solutions, maintaining equipment, tracking radioactive sources and ensuring safe handling of materials.
  • Keeping Resources Running Smoothly: Organise tools and materials, track inventory, and ensure supplies are ready to go.

  • Maintaining Equipment: Perform routine checks, basic repairs and keep clear maintenance records.

  • Ensuring Safety: Support risk assessments, uphold safety standards and guide students in safe equipment use.

  • Supporting Projects & Events: Help bring department projects, competitions and displays to life with practical expertise.

What We're Looking For (Criteria)
  • Strong practical and technical skills relevant to Science.

  • Excellent organisation and time-management abilities.

  • A calm, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills.

  • Confidence working with students and supporting teaching staff.

  • Good understanding of (or willingness to learn) health & safety procedures.

  • Ability to maintain equipment, manage resources and keep accurate records.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a vibrant, hands-on learning environment, apply today!

About the school:

Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact;

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

  • Comprehensive Training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
  • Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
  • Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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