Science Technician

Post Reference:           2665

Job Title:                      Science Technician

Grade:                         B1 (Actual Salary £21,529 to £22,216)

Hours:                          37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days

Accountable to:         Curriculum Leader of Science

In October 2024 an Ofsted Inspection of Leeds West Academy stated it is a happy and inclusive school where the values of care, commitment and community create an atmosphere of strong relationships in which pupils thrive. This external recognition encompasses what it is like to be at the school and why there is no better time to join as a colleague, a leader, or as a student.  

Leeds West Academy is a fabulous place to work where the sense being a caring and supportive community permeates. As part of White Rose Academies Trust we benefit from exceptional professional development opportunities.  A broad, varied and highly bespoke package is well-established, focused on the development of all professionals in the organisation at each career stage.  Colleagues train with us, they grow with us, and they progress with us.  

Our academy predominantly serves the community of Bramley and Rodley in Leeds.  We are oversubscribed and popular.  More families are choosing Leeds West Academy as first-choice for their children than ever before.  Our students are amazing; in lessons, pupils behave well and show respect to their teachers. They are attentive and responsive and collaborate well to support each other’s learning (Ofsted, 2024).

We benefit from world-class facilities accommodated in a £30 million building, which opened in late 2011 with a large expansion in 2023. Staff and students at the academy benefit from a bright, modern, heavily resourced learning environment, which is highly flexible to meet the needs of the 21st century learner.  

Role: 

You will be responsible for providing a safe working environment across the science curriculum in line with the ethos and expectations of the academy and you will work closely within the subject taking a direct responsibility for the preparation and requirements of planned lessons and teaching staff.

You will provide a high quality technical support to staff and students within the general Science areas; maintaining high quality teaching environments completing subject specific daily maintenance duties, general maintenance of equipment; ordering and administrative tasks to support teaching staff.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students. 

The trust currently employs over 400 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region.

Closing Date:            Wednesday 9th July 2025

Interview Date: Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.

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White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.