Science Technician
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ponteland, NE20 9EG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Science Technician wanted to join our Science department.
Band 3 (37 hours pw term time only plus 10 days)
We have a vacancy for an organised, hard working and flexible team player to join our successful Science department. Our technicians play a key role in the smooth day to day running of the department and you will join a team of four including one senior technician.
Main responsibilities include:• Assisting teachers in the Science department when preparing for practical lessons• Preparing and setting out equipment and materials for lessons• Promote the awareness of health and safety in the laboratory and show commitment to the safeguarding of our students• Maintenance of the stocks of science chemicals and equipment.
Our students make our school special; they are enthusiastic, talented and motivated to do well. We want the best for them and are looking to appoint a colleague who will add significant value to our school and support us in the drive to become truly outstanding.
Email completed application to c.barker@ponthigh.org.uk by 3.00pm on 12th October 2026
What the school offers its staff
Thank you for your interest in this role - this is an exciting time to join Ponteland High School as the Pele Trust continues to grow and develop.
We are very proud to have achieved a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during our Ofsted inspection in May 2023. The report stated that:
‘Pupils understand that they are expected to give their best every day. Pupils reflect these expectations in their positive attitudes to learning and excellent conduct. Around the school, there is a warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff and pupils share strong, respectful relationships’
We have a vacancy for an organised,hard working and flexible team player to join our successful Science department. Our technicians play a key role in the smooth day to day running of the department and you will join a team of four including one senior technician.
Commitment to safeguarding
Pele Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. In accordance with Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, as part of the recruitment process we will undertake an online search of publicly available information of shortlisted candidates. This search will be undertaken by someone who is not part of the decision making process, and after the shortlisting stage, any relevant incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may be explored at interview.