Assistant Science Technician
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
Grade D, SCP 5-7 (£25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
12.5 hours per week -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
12th Oct 2025
Location: St Leonard’s Catholic School, North End, Durham, DH1 4NG
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5-7
Hours: 12.5 hours per week
Reports to: Head of Science
St Leonard’s Catholic School is a highly successful and oversubscribed secondary school with sixth form located in the historic cathedral city of Durham. Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which pupils can attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to assist them in taking their place in the world outside school in a useful and fulfilling career, with a firm sense of Catholic commitment.
St Leonard’s was named as part of the national School’s Re-Building Programme and with plans in the advanced stages, work started in autumn 2024. At present the school is split across two sites in close proximity to one another. Our new temporary site; Our Lady of Help, opened last year.
St Leonard’s is one of the highest achieving schools in the North-East, with almost 50% of all grades awarded 9-7. Our students also achieve equally impressive results at A Level (overall Grade B) and we are amongst the most successful schools in the region for applications to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Science Technician to join our team.
The successful candidate will: –
- Ensure that all equipment, including glassware, is cleaned and stored correctly before and after experiments.
- Support the set up of practical experiments and lessons under the direction and guidance of the Science Technician.
- Report any health and safety issues and stock concerns.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 12th October 2025
Interview date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
