Science Technician

Salary: NJC 11-14 £24,718 - £24,946 (FTE) £28,142 - £29,540 (Actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract: Full time, permanent
Closing date: 16th March
Start date: March/ April 2026

Join us as a Science Technician!

Are you hands-on, organised, and love bringing learning to life? Our Science department is searching for a proactive Technician to keep our practical lessons running smoothly and safely. You'll support teachers and students, prepare exciting resources, maintain equipment, and help make every classroom experience exceptional.
At Lift Kingswood, we believe every child deserves a world-class education and we work relentlessly to make that happen. Our school is a place where every pupil is valued, supported, challenged and inspired, and where our team takes pride in having the highest of expectations and ensuring our students achieve first rate qualifications.
At Lift Schools, our mission is simple: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. If you're ready to play a key behind-the-scenes role in making that happen, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Be Doing:
1- Preparing Practical Lessons: Prep materials, set up equipment, and support demonstrations that help students thrive.
2- Assist with lab management: Preparing solutions, maintaining equipment, tracking radioactive sources and ensuring safe handling of materials.
3- Keeping Resources Running Smoothly: Organise tools and materials, track inventory, and ensure supplies are ready to go.
4- Maintaining Equipment: Perform routine checks, basic repairs and keep clear maintenance records.
5- Ensuring Safety: Support risk assessments, uphold safety standards and guide students in safe equipment use.
6- Supporting Projects and Events: Help bring department projects, competitions and displays to life with practical expertise.

What We're Looking For:
1 - Strong practical and technical skills relevant to Science.
2 - Excellent organisation and time-management abilities.
3 - A calm, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
4 - Confidence working with students and supporting teaching staff.
5 - Good understanding of (or willingness to learn) health & safety procedures.
6 - Ability to maintain equipment, manage resources and keep accurate records.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a vibrant, hands-on learning environment, apply today!

About the school:
Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career.