Science Technician
Grade 3, SCP 7- SCP 11 £25,584 - £27,269 (FTE) per annum
Actual salary £22,676.73 - £24,170.25 per annum
37 hours per week Term Time plus 5 additional days
Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Science technician to join our dedicated and friendly team.
We have 700 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life. Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence.
The successful candidate will assist teachers with technical aspects which support learning and teaching using technical skills, knowledge and expertise and specific health and safety know how. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students • A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
• A supportive and effective governing body
We will offer you:
* National Terms and Conditions of Employment
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
* Lifestyle Savings including gym discount and range of discounts from top retail brands
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and a counselling service 24/7 365 days per year
The successful candidate will:
• Have experience of managing Management Information Systems, IT, Data and Administrative software.
• Have excellent IT skills.
• Be proactive and self-motivated.
• Have a flexible approach to work
Deadline: Friday 8th August 2025
Interviews taking place week commencing TBC
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Application forms should be returned to karen.watson@teesdaleschool.co.uk or by post to Karen Watson, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website #J-18808-Ljbffr