Science Technician

Newcastle High School for Girls, Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA

Full Time Term Time – working 8:00am – 4:00pm (36 hours), term time only (plus 5-8 additional days, 181 days per annum, in total)

Salary: Grade 3 salary band FTE £27,171 – £30,720 pa; Pro rata £22,152 – £25,046 pa

Required from 1^st September 2025

The application process must be completed by our online portal. Please click on link below: –

https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=041768

We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join us to work with our experienced team and support the Science Department as a whole.

Your role will be to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and help meet the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department. Situated across 8 labs on a dedicated science floor you will get the chance to help across all the science subjects taught at NHSG.

Your main responsibilities will be to ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment through:

• Prepare, set out, test and clear away equipment, apparatus, chemicals and materials for lessons, practical sessions and activities including cleaning, work surfaces, floor areas, work spaces, sinks and preparation areas, fixed and moveable/portable equipment; safe disposal of waste and/or surplus and/or perishable materials arising; returning all equipment to its correct storage location; and, resetting adjustable items to default status settings
• Provide practical assistance to the teacher during lessons, particularly where additional supervision of the activity is required or if any equipment or process malfunctions
• Assist pupils in safely using equipment, chemicals and materials and undertaking practical work, giving demonstrations as required and supporting them generally with the completion of practical tasks – in particular in relation to required practical’s and safe storage of items for external examination
• Maintain protocols for standard practical’s, keeping records and readings for practical’s as required in accordance with departmental, school, GDST and external guidance and best practice
• Carry out regular and routine inspections, housekeeping and checks to ensure that all standing equipment (e.g. fixed AV equipment, display screens, fume cupboards, gas guards, stills, autoclaves, dishwashers, fridges etc.) and resources are ready for use in lessons as required

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the leading school for girls in the North of England, and to become part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) – the largest network of independent girls’ schools in the UK.

A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is essential.

We offer:

• Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
• Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
• Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
• Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
• Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
• Free parking available for school staff.
• Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
• Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
• Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A great working environment, atmosphere and location.

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025 (12 noon) but early applications are welcomed. Interviews will take place during week commencing 26th August 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

NHSG and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

NHSG and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.