Science Technician (Full Time or Part Time / Job Share Considered)
Start: September 2026
Full Time: 35 hours per week – 8.15am – 3.45pm (incl 30 mins unpaid break), Monday to Friday, Term Time only plus inset days
We would also be happy to consider job share/part time hours for the right candidates
NJC Point 4 – 6 actual based on 35 hours per week TTO plus inset days £20,400 - £21,053 ( FTE £25,185 - £25,989)
Holyrood Academy is seeking a Science Technician to join our committed and supportive team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about science education to play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning.
We are flexible in our approach and welcome applications from candidates interested in full-time, part-time, or job share arrangements.
About the Role
Working within our Science Department, you will:
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources for practical lessons
• Support teachers in delivering engaging experiments
• Ensure laboratories are safe, organised, and fully equipped
• Promote excellent health & safety standards
You will be part of a positive, hardworking team dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their very best.
This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in teaching, offering first-hand experience in the classroom and working alongside teaching staff.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 1 July 2026
If you share our vision of helping every young person thrive, we would love to hear from you.
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Safeguarding Statement:
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.
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