Curriculum & Technical Support Assistant: Science | £25,959 to £28,344 (actual salary) | Penistone Grammar School

Curriculum & Technical Support Assistant: Science

Penistone Grammar School

Contract Permanent, Full-time

Hours/Weeks: 39 weeks term-time

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00am to 3.30pm

(pattern may be subject to change dependent on school needs)

Salary Range Grade 6, SCP 18-23 (£31,537 to £34,434 per annum FTE)

Actual Salary £25,959 to £28,344 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

About the role:

Working closely with the Curriculum Area Leader for Science, the successful candidate will play a key role in providing student-facing support and with administration and preparing resources and equipment for lessons. You will directly support students both in the context of whole class support and in small groups, helping to promote progress, independence and engagement in learning. You will also provide technical and administrative support, including the preparation of practical resources and equipment, assisting with lesson planning, maintaining stock and ensuring that learning environments are safe, organised and well-resourced.

Experience of working in a similar role or educational setting is essential, and experience within a science environment would be advantageous. This role would be ideal for someone who shares our vision of providing a positive and inclusivelearning experience for all students.

Full details about the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About Penistone Grammar School:

Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Proud and Be Supportive. We are also extremely proud of our ambition to achieve excellence through a values driven education. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes.

We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role. We have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them. As a school, we pride ourselves on innovative practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.

Curriculum & Technical Support Assistant - Science.pdf

Application Form.docx

How to Apply?

Please complete and submit the attached Associate Staff Application Form to HR@penistone-gs.uk by 10:00am on Friday 16th October 2026.

For any questions about the role or our school, please contact Rebekah Williams (HR Officer) on 01226 762114 or email HR@penistone-gs.uk

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