Science Technician
Start date: 2 September 2026
Full-time equivalent salary range: £24,796 – £25,583 per annum
Actual salary: £20,734 – £21,392 per annum
Working hours: 37 hours a week, 38 weeks a year (term time only); 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday‑Thursday; 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on Friday. Half‑hour lunch break daily.
Responsibilities
- Create, prepare and maintain science equipment and materials to support teaching and learning.
- Provide practical and technical support to teachers delivering the science curriculum.
- Develop and maintain resources to enable safe and engaging practical activities for staff and students.
- Advise on COSHH regulations and ensure they are adhered to at all times.
- Assist the science department in achieving educational standards and student outcomes.
Benefits
- Supportive and inclusive school family.
- Friendly students who are eager to learn.
- Induction, training and CPD opportunities to further develop your skills.
- Local government pension with a generous employer contribution.
- Free employee wellbeing services, including physiotherapy, chiropractor sessions, GP consultations worldwide and flu jabs.
Safeguarding
Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education are required for shortlisted candidates (self‑declaration of criminal record and online searches) and for successful candidates (enhanced DBS check and safeguarding checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education).
This post carries safeguarding responsibilities in line with our child protection policy as detailed in the job description and person specification.
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