Situated in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
Science Technician
Contract Type:
- Permanent
- 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days)
- Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30
Salary:
- Grade F point 6 £25,989 FTE, Actual £19,613
- £1,000 Welcome Bonus
Start date:
- As soon as possible
Closing date:
- Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 9am
How to apply:
To apply, please complete an application form, which can be found on the vacancies page of our website:
Completed application forms should be accompanied by a letter of application
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Science Technician to join our excellent Science Department, to provide technical support and preparation to teaching staff and pupils to contribute towards achieving outstanding teaching and learning.
Main responsibilities are to support the teaching of science by preparing and distributing practical materials to the appropriate laboratories. Clear, clean and store used practical materials with due regard to health and safety. The successful candidate may be assisting students in practical sessions when required and participate in devising and developing new practical’s and demonstrations.
Experience in a similar role is desirable, but full training will be provided.
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.
Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.