SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

32.5 hours per week - Term time + additional 5 days
Grade 5 FTE £25,584 - £27,269 (Actual Starting Pro-Rata Salary £20,579)
Crofton Academy are seeking to recruit an organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our well established and successful science department from September 2025.
The successful candidate will:
§ Ensure that rooms are prepared prior to lessons with appropriate resources.
§ Ensure safe working practices through accurate planning and risk assessment.
§ Lead and manage the Assistant Science Technician, providing them with clear direction, development and motivation.
§ Manage/audit stock, organise and store safely all equipment, chemicals and resources.
§ Will have strong communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative.
§ Be able to demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
§ Have a methodical and consistent approach to the organisation of the workload.
§ Have the ability to assist Teachers in the delivery of the practical requirement of the Science curriculum.
§ Undertake and maintain a Level 3 first aid qualification to be able to provide first aid assistance and cover as and when required.
We’re looking for a candidate who is:
§ A good communicator with excellent inter-personal skills
§ Able to work under pressure, using their own initiative.
§ Able to prioritise tasks effectively and ensure a high level of accuracy.
§ Flexible and hardworking with a desire to learn.
§ Have an ability to build positive relationships with both pupils and staff.
§ Committed to the vision and values of Crofton Academy/Castleford Academy Trust.
Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.
We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality individuals, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action. Castleford Academy Trust is in a period of transition which has seen the Trust grow significantly with the academies within Northern Ambition Academies Trust joining the Trust in February 2025.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Relevant information and application forms are available on the school website.. For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at the academy. The closing date for fully completed applications is 10am on Wednesday 25th June 2025.
All applications forms should be directed to recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk or submitted through the TES portal.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £20,579.00 per year
Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/06/2025
Reference ID: SciTechJune2025
Expected start date: 01/09/202

Please refer the Job description for details