SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week; term time only
- Salary: £24,687 - £25,756 per annum (actual salary)
We are seeking to appoint a science technician to work in our high achieving, busy science department, to support the delivery and teaching of science (biology, chemistry, and physics) across all three key stages (KS3, KS4/GCSE and KS5/A level).
The main responsibilities of the post holder will include:
- preparing, maintaining, and designing classroom experiments to support and enhance the teaching of science at KS3, GCSE and A level.
- carrying out departmental risk assessments,
- maintaining equipment and inventories
- ordering stock and
- carrying out the safe disposal of waste.
There is daily contact with students plus opportunities to assist with practical’s or perform demonstrations in class when requested.
The post requires you to have:
- a keen attention to detail
- the ability to follow protocols
- a willingness to learn new skills
- the ability to communicate on all levels and to work as a team.
- a good level of computer literacy
The successful candidate will ideally have an A level or higher qualification in a science discipline and experience working in a laboratory or research environment. In addition, previous experience working in a school or higher education teaching environment would be valuable.
Our staff enjoy several benefits such as:
- excellent professional development opportunities
- free lunch and hot drinks
- membership of the local government pension scheme
- free use of our fitness suite
- car and cycle parking facilities including EV charging
- generous annual leave
- child care voucher scheme
- cycle to work scheme
- employment assistance programme including free 24 hour counselling service for employee and close family members
Closing date for this post: Monday 21 September 2026
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis as applications are received.
Brampton Manor Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Enhanced Disclosure checks, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
