Science Technician
Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time: Term Time plus 10 Days
Advert Start Date: 28 September 2026
Advert End Date: Closed for applications on 12 October 2026 15:00
Salary: Band 3, £26,428 – £ 26,846 Full Time Equivalent
Job Category: Schools – Professional Support Staff
Employment Location: Northumberland
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.
How to apply:
- Go to the school’s home page, www.ponthigh.org.uk
- Go to ‘About’ then scroll down the list to ’Vacancies’ to download the information
- Email completed application to c.barker@ponthigh.org.uk by 3.00pm on Monday 12 October 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time: Term Time plus 10 Days
Advert Start Date: 28 September 2026
Advert End Date: Closed for applications on 12 October 2026 15:00
Salary: Band 3, £26,428 – £ 26,846 Full Time Equivalent
Job Category: Schools – Professional Support Staff
Employment Location: Northumberland
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.
How to apply:
- Go to the school’s home page, www.ponthigh.org.uk
- Go to ‘About’ then scroll down the list to ’Vacancies’ to download the information
- Email completed application to c.barker@ponthigh.org.uk by 3.00pm on Monday 12 October 2026