Senior Science Technician

Contract Type:
– Permanent
– 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus 1 week)
– Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30am-15:15pm

Salary:
– Grade G points 8-12, starting point 8, £26,824 FTE, Actual salary £15,572

Closing Date:
– Monday 24th November 2025 at 9am

How to apply:
To apply, please complete an application form via our website here
Completed application forms should be accompanied by a letter of application.

Are you passionate about science and education? Do you have the skills and experience to support a dynamic and forward-thinking science department? We are seeking a Senior Science Technician to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality science education to our students.

About the Role
As Senior Science Technician, you will:
• Lead the technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Prepare and set up practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment, stock, and resources.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times.
• Support teaching staff in delivering engaging and safe practical lessons.
• Line manager, supervise and support the Science Technician team.

About You
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has previous experience working in a school science lab or a lab environment similar environment.
• Possesses strong organisational and communication skills.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety in a laboratory setting.
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team.

Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.

Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.