School Science Technician

Role: Science Technician 

Academy: Outwood Academy Shafton

Start Date: 02.11.2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £12,335.14 - £13,053.77

Working Pattern: 20 Hours Per Week, Wednesday to Friday, Term Time plus 5 days (39weeks)

Do you have a passion for practical science and the organisational drive to ensure all classrooms are fully equipped for exciting daily experiments and demonstrations? Are you committed to maintaining a safe and efficient learning environment where students can thrive? The main purpose of this role is to support teaching and learning in the Science Department on a day-to-day basis.

Our Science Department is a diverse and experienced team, comprising both Early Career Teachers and colleagues with decades of teaching experience. We are committed to maintaining high expectations and aspirations for every student while delivering engaging, enjoyable, and inspiring lessons. These lessons are facilitated by our technician team who prepare all practical resources for lessons and assist with the set up of specialist equipment.

The department consists of a Head of Science, a Second in Department, and eight additional teaching staff. The pillar of the department is our technician team, who strive to ensure the needs of teachers and students are continually met. We benefit from four well-equipped laboratories, with most teachers having access to their own dedicated teaching space. Our technician team have their own dedicated workspace and work closely with the team of team of teachers and Head of Science to ensure that we have everything required for our science lessons to elicit the best outcomes for our students.

Collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of our department, creating a welcoming environment where new staff quickly feel valued and included. We have consistently achieved strong outcomes and continually seek innovative and creative approaches to teaching and learning. We are committed to supporting professional growth and provide high-quality CPD opportunities to help all colleagues develop and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual who is committed to making a positive impact on students' lives and shares our core belief of putting students first.

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Academy Shafton.

As Principal, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce you to our academy. Situated in Shafton, Barnsley, our academy is a place of belonging.

Kindness and compassion, high standards and the highest quality teaching and learning are our core business every single day.

I have been lucky enough to be part of the full journey of the school and was appointed as a senior leader when the school originally joined the Outwood family. I have worked in our school community for 26 years starting my teaching career as a teacher of English from one of our predecessor schools. I feel absolute pride seeing our students flourish everyday. Every member of staff at Outwood Academy Shafton is committed to providing the very best opportunity for our students. For us this is about our students’ life chances. Many other colleagues have also been part of our journey since we opened the doors for the first time and we are unbelievably proud of the transformation we bring about to our young peoples’ lives and the whole community.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion and dedication for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

I look forward to meeting you.

To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click here 

Closing date: Friday 4 September 2026 @ 12:00 noon.
 

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Jane Goldthorpe (Business Manager) at j.goldthorpe@shafton.outwood.com.
 

The technician provides vital daily support by organising and preparing apparatus and resources before lessons, including the construction and checking of specialist equipment. A primary focus is laboratory safety: conducting annual testing of apparatus, performing daily visual checks of gas, electricity, and water supplies, and ensuring the safe storage and maintenance of hazardous sources.

They manage resources by maintaining accurate inventories, assessing future stock needs, and placing orders for departmental items. Post-lesson duties involve cleaning and removing apparatus, reviewing and re-organising storage, and carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs. The technician actively ensures all Health and Safety procedures are met.

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Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and use standard ICT packages. The candidate must exhibit strong time management and organisation skills, along with the ability to prioritise their workload.

While experience working in a school environment is desirable, practical experience within a specific curriculum area, particularly in electronics and/or physics, would be advantageous. The successful candidate must also show a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training relevant to the post.