Senior Science Technician

** This position is available to start immediately subject to DBS checks**

We are looking for a Science Technician to support the effective day-to-day operation of the Science Department by ensuring that laboratories, equipment and resources are well organised, safe and fully prepared for teaching and learning. Working under the direction of the Head of Science and teaching staff, the postholder will provide technical support to facilitate practical science activities and enhance students’ learning experiences.

• Prepare, maintain and organise laboratory equipment, materials and teaching spaces.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and students during practical lessons.
• Collect, assemble, prepare, issue, clear away, clean, maintain and store apparatus and other items required for practical science classes or demonstrations.
• Clear bench tops and fittings, e.g. drawers, cupboards, fume cupboards in laboratories and ancillary room.
• Prepare stock solutions and replenish re-agent bottles.
• Maintain and supervise aquaria, vivaria, animal and plant experiments and livestock.
• Monitor and Maintain Stock and Inventory Records.
• Unpack, check and store deliveries of apparatus, chemicals and specimens, updating the Inventory where necessary.
• Maintain stock of necessary materials and any stock records required.
• Annually check and take stock of equipment and materials, updating the Inventory where necessary.
• Construct models and apparatus for use in the Science area.
• Carry out first-line maintenance repairs to damaged apparatus.
• Undertake, in any department of the school, any Science work appropriate to the grading and skills of the technician.
• Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
• As a responsible adult in a potentially dangerous environment, report all cases of unacceptable conduct to the teacher in charge. Where there is a risk to the safety of students, all reasonable steps should be taken to remove the risk.

Woldgate School is part of the Wonder Learning Partnership Academy Trust. As a family of schools with shared values, we believe we can provide the best education for children in our care by working together to develop best practice, whilst retaining our own unique ethos.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

CLOSING DATE: 14
th
October 2026 9am