Senior Science Technician


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	£26,684.85 to £29,427.34 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rotherham, S66 8AB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Maltby Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Senior Science Technician to lead our Science Technician team and provide outstanding technical support across the Science Department.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the effective preparation and delivery of practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments, supporting the teaching of Science from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level. As team leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the technician service, manage workloads, maintain high standards of practice and ensure all practical requirements are met efficiently and safely.

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide expert technical advice, support the delivery of the curriculum, and contribute to the training and development of colleagues, including student teachers where appropriate. Applicants should have previous experience working in a laboratory, preparatory room, or similar scientific environment, together with excellent organisational and leadership skills.

A thorough understanding of health and safety requirements within a science education setting is essential.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is warmly encouraged, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The successful candidate will:

have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for Science

be fully aligned to our Vision and Key Drivers

have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic

be 100% committed in supporting the Academy to uphold the highest expectations

work proactively with other colleagues and leaders

have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with staff and students

possess excellent organisational skills

possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills

have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates

be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team

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