science technician

Ref

198159

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 5 SCP

Salary

£25989 to £ 28142

Term

Full-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(As soon as possible ) .

Hours

hours a week.

Closing Date

23/10/2025.

Location

West Craven High School, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB (585 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

To apply for this role, please use the Pendle Education Trust application form which can be found at

Role Specific

• Be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of resources, whilst ensuring that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Design, prepare and maintain specialist equipment /resources as required by staff/curriculum/ lesson plans, and assist others in their use including within lessons.
• Be responsible and ensure the creation and maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment.
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with Head of Curriculum and subject teachers
• Promote and ensure the Health and Safety, and good behaviour of students at all times.
• Assist in the development of lesson/work plans, administration of coursework, worksheets etc.
• Operate the relevant equipment, including in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Ensure orderly and secure storage of relevant equipment and premises at all times.
• Be responsible for the provision/ ordering of stock and equipment. Ensure correct and up to date stock lists of equipment and materials. In addition, supervision of the requisite Health and Safety checks.
• Checking for damage and vandalism on a daily basis undertaking relevant repairs or arranging for attention as required.
• To develop positive relationships with students and staff to assist student progress and attainment.
• To assist in student supervision and the management of behaviour, and in providing a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for learning.
• To undertake classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records.
• Administer tests and assist in the invigilation of exams.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.