Science Technician

Position Details Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term time only Start Date 5th January 2026 The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1300 students. The Governors are seeking to appoint a science technician to work within the science faculty. You will be led by a highly experienced senior science technician. The faculty are a very cohesive team with high expectations and the desire to improve further. We have extremely high expectations of our students and staff, and we offer excellent training and professional development opportunities. As a school we offer: a strong team environment that takes staff well‑being seriously a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff Generous employer contribution to the Teacher Pensions Scheme Cycle to work scheme On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position. For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact headteacher@josephwhitaker.org or call the school office on 01623 792327. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Closing date for receipt of applications is 9:00am on Friday 12th December 2025 Interviews to be held on Monday 15th December 2025 We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr