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Science Technician - Full-time

Bexleyheath Academy, Bexleyheath

  • Ref:KCC303-4002-288S
  • Posted:10/03/2025
  • Pay:NJC 10 £30,630 (actual), £25558 (pro rata salary)
  • Start Date:April/May 2025
  • App Close Date:10/04/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Salary: NJC 10 £30,630 (actual), £25,558 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours, 38 weeks 

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Start date: April/May 2025

Are you passionate about education and looking for a rewarding role within our Science Department?

We are looking for a Science Technician to support classroom teachers in the raising of standards and achievement of the Science department. This role will be supporting science teachers, and you will be preparing resources, equipment and assist with practical lessons and undertake cleaning to maintain high standards.

You’re someone who’ll be able to:

  • Safely operate and maintain specialist equipment, showing expertise in the field.
  • Provide technical advice on health and safety issues to both teachers and technical support staff.
  • Efficiently manage science preparations, delivering a high-quality service to teaching staff
  • Prepare for lessons and demonstrations by collecting and organising equipment and materials.

Looking to make a difference every day?

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You’re someone who has:

  • A-Level or GCSE Science or NVQ 2 or equivalent, or relevant experience in a science and/or technology environment
  • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, essential for effective communication and record-keeping
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing service needs

We offer you:

  • Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
  • Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
  • Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you

The role is due to commence April / May 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 10 April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the school

About Bexleyheath Academy:

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Naomi Wright
  • Address:Bexleyheath Academy, Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, BA6 7DA
  • Telephone: 020 387 43094
  • Email: recruitment@liftschools.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.