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Head Science Technician / Science Technician
Start date: 1st September 2025, 5 days per week (Mon-Fri) 37 hours per week (term time only)
(Head Science Technician would work 1 x inset day in Sept).
Head Science Technician: Point 18 - 21 £26,255.55-£27,592.43 Actual salary (FTE £30,559-£32,115).
Science Technician: Point 7-10 £21,883 - £22,953.05 Actual salary (FTE £25,584 - £26,835).
We are looking to appoint an excellent Science Technician/Head Science Technician to work in our outstanding science department. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and a good understanding of science practical work and related Health and Safety requirements. Previous experience of preparing practical resources and school administrative duties would be an advantage as would experience of leading a team. Ofsted assessed Balcarras in 2005, 2009, 2014 and 2025 as “Outstanding” in every category.
Application: further information including job descriptions for both roles can be found in the Applicant Pack.
To apply, please complete an application form.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 27th June 2025, 9am.
Interviews will take place on Monday 7th July 2025.
Interested applicants are advised to apply straight away.
For further information about the post, please contact the school at the above e-mail address.
The Balcarras Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will involve regulated activity with children. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please also read the Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy within “How to apply” which includes our policy on recruiting ex-offenders. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of two satisfactory references.
Safeguarding Statement
The Balcarras Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will involve regulated activity with children. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please also read the Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy within “How to apply” which includes our policy on recruiting ex-offenders. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of two satisfactory references