Job Description
Lift Kingswood
Wawne Road
Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, HU7 4WR
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 11-14 £24,718 - £24,946 (FTE) £28,142 - £29,540 (Actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Contract: Full time, permanent Closing date: 15th Dec Start date: Jan 2026
Join us as a Science Technician!
Are you hands-on, organised, and love bringing learning to life? Our Science Department is searching for a proactive Technician to keep our practical lessons running smoothly and safely. You’ll support teachers and students, prep exciting resources, maintain equipment, and help make every classroom experience exceptional.
At Lift Schools, our mission is simple: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. If you’re ready to play a key behind-the-scenes role in making that happen, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Be Doing
* Preparing Practical Lessons: Prep materials, set up equipment, and support demonstrations that help students thrive.
* Assist with lab management: preparing solutions, maintaining equipment, tracking radioactive sources and ensuring safe handling of materials.
* Keeping Resources Running Smoothly: Organise tools and materials, track inventory, and ensure supplies are ready to go.
* Maintaining Equipment: Perform routine checks, basic repairs and keep clear maintenance records.
* Ensuring Safety: Support risk assessments, uphold safety standards and guide students in safe equipment use.
* Supporting Projects & Events: Help bring department projects, competitions and displays to life with practical expertise.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong practical and technical skills relevant to Science.
* Excellent organisation and time-management abilities.
* A calm, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
* Confidence working with students and supporting teaching staff.
* Good understanding of (or willingness to learn) health & safety procedures.
* Ability to maintain equipment, manage resources and keep accurate records.
If you’re ready to make a real impact in a vibrant, hands-on learning environment, apply today!
About The School
Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.
Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school’s exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.
We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact; cweightman@liftkingswood.org
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We Offer You
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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