Science Technician

'Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.', We're seeking a fantastic Science Technician to become part of our team at Carleton High School. As a technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning of our students by providing practical support in the Science department. To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate flexibility and initiative, and show that you have the skills to motivate, engage and inspire students, whilst actively contributing to the high expectations and achievements of the school.

Previous experience is not necessary as extensive training will be provided. The role does not require a teaching qualification but is suitable for those considering teacher training in the future.

This is a permanent, 25 hours per week, term time plus two days contract, equating to 192 working days per year.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for

Supporting learning by setting up and clearing down after practical lessons.

Supporting learning activities, under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

Supporting the use of equipment and materials, as required by staff, or as the curriculum requires.

Maintaining and monitoring stock levels and preparing requisitions for equipment, following Trust guidelines and processes.

Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and productive working environment, including any stock rooms.

Where required, demonstrating safe and effective use of equipment or materials.

Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community feel. We are an exceptionally high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being significantly over national. The school is consistently one of the highest performing schools in Wakefield for progress and within the top 7% of the country. Within the DNA of the school is the core focus to improve life chances for our students. Our students uphold values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence which enable them to become the best versions of themselves.

About Pontefract Academies Trust

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an "Outstanding" school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards.

What can we offer you?

We're passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:

Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities

Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS).

Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role - plus 8 statutory bank holidays).

Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.

Cycle to work scheme.

Discounted gym membership

Free eyecare via Specsavers

Childcare vouchers

Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).

Discounts at numerous retailers including O2

Free flu vaccinations.

Next steps

Please visit the Pontefract Academies Trust website where you can find the Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028.