Salary: £28,598 to £31,022 per annum pro rata (£23,216 to £25,183 per annum actual)
Grade: C1 SCP 12-17
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: 35 hours per week Term Time only, plus 5 additional days
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Required as soon as possible
The Governors of this high achieving oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint a Senior Science Technician to co-ordinate the use of practical resources to meet the needs of the Science Department and maintaining a safe working environment.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the maintenance of all resources, chemicals and equipment requirements for the laboratories, preparation room and the science work room.
What are we looking for?
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people including teachers, support staff and students
* A strong scientific background and experience of multi-tasking, problem solving and implementing and monitoring Health and Safety checks
* A good knowledge of health and safety regulations and working practices
* Someone who has effective and efficient organisational skills, who is able to work as part of a team and use their own initiative
* Experience of multitasking and problem solving
* 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.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at to arrange this.
Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website
The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.
St John Fisher is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
In line with KCSiE 2024, 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.
To Apply
Applicants are to be referred to BWCAT website to complete the relevant application form and supporting documents.
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Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 15 September 2025, 9am
Interview Date: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards.
Venue for Interview: St John Fisher Catholic Academy, Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8PT
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Senior Science Technician
Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum pro rata
Posted: 01/09/2025
Closing date: 14/09/2025
Closing time: 23:59