Location
Hutton Church Of England Grammar School, Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SN (807 on roll)
Tel: 01772 613112
School website: www.huttongrammar.org
Summary
Hutton is a popular Voluntary Aided Church of England comprehensive school situated near Preston. The school admits boys only from 11-16 with 670 students currently on roll. The school also has a co-educational Sixth Form which offers a broad range of A level courses and currently has 132 students on roll. The school was judged Good in all areas by Ofsted in May 2022 and received a positive report from SIAMS in January 2026 which recognised that pupils and adults are individually known, nurtured and inspired.
We are looking for a highly capable candidate to assist teachers, other technicians and support staff in the preparation and maintenance of teaching areas, resources and equipment for pupils from 1st September 2026.
The successful candidate will work across the Science and Food and Nutrition departments to support the smooth running of these departments.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: setting up, cleaning and maintaining equipment for practical experiments; ensuring the safe storage of equipment and supplies (including chemicals); ordering and maintaining department stock; and supporting the department to ensure that relevant health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of specialist equipment and processes, an awareness of health and safety requirements and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of work in a similar role in a school would be an advantage but is not an essential requirement. A willingness to undertake training relevant to the role is essential.
The hours of work for this post will be between 8:00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, during term time only. The exact start and finish times will be agreed with the successful candidate on appointment.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 12 noon 02/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), which must include English, Maths and Science.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a classroom environment
- Experience of working in a scientific environment
- Experience of working with food and an understanding of food hygiene and nutrition.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Louise Barker, School Business Manager on 01772 613112
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
