Science Technician

• Required as soon as possible
• Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 additional days
• Salary NJC Grade B1, Scale Point 4 - 6, £26,016 - £26,846 per annum
• Actual salary £21,120 - £21,793 per annum

The Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint a Science Technician to support the Senior Science Technician with the use of practical resources to meet the needs of the Science Department and maintaining a safe working environment.

The successful applicant will also assist in the maintenance of all resources, chemicals and equipment requirements for the laboratories, preparation room and the science work room.

What are we looking for?

• Someone with the ability to work as part of a team and to engage with a diverse range of people including teachers, support staff and students
• Someone who is willing to learn the relevant scientific knowledge needed to support them in their role (training will be given)
• A willingness to complete health and safety training and then maintain an up-to-date knowledge of any changing advice from CLEAPPs. Using their training to carry out appropriate Health and Safety checks within the Science department and working with the Head of Department to implement relevant changes
• Someone who has effective and efficient organisational skills, be able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
• Someone with good literacy and numeracy is essential
  

What can we offer you?

• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• On-site parking and access to canteen.
• Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools.

If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this.

• Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026, 9am
• Interview date: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.