Lead Science TechnicianLift Kingswood
Wawne Road, Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, HU7 4WR
United Kingdom Salary: NJC 14-17 £29,540 - £31,022 (FTE) £25,068 - £27,248 (Actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract: Full time, permanent
Closing date: 29th March
Start date: April 2026
Join us as a Lead Science Technician! We are seeking an experienced and organised Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support within our Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled technician to oversee the day-to-day running of laboratories, coordinate the work of the technician team and ensure practical science is delivered safely and effectively across the department.
Working closely with teaching staff and the Head of Science, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality practical lessons while maintaining excellent laboratory standards and health and safety procedures.
At Lift Kingswood, we believe every child deserves a world-class education and we work relentlessly to make that happen. Our school is a place where pupils are valued, supported and challenged, and where staff share high expectations to ensure students achieve excellent outcomes.
At Lift Schools, our mission is simple: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.
Key Responsibilities - Lead and coordinate the work of the science technician team
- Prepare and organise materials and equipment for practical science lessons
- Manage laboratory resources, stock control and ordering
- Maintain and service equipment, keeping accurate records
- Support departmental risk assessments and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, including the safe storage and handling of chemicals and radioactive sources
- Support science enrichment activities, projects and displays
The ideal candidate will have - Strong practical science and laboratory skills
- Experience working as a Science Technician, ideally with leadership or supervisory responsibility
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- A proactive and flexible approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Good knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting outstanding science education within a collaborative and ambitious school community.
If you're ready to make a real impact in a vibrant, hands-on learning environment, apply today!
About the school: Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.
Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.
We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact; cweightman@liftkingswood.org
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 58 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.
We offer you: Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
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.
