SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Location

Moor Park High School And Sixth Form, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT (606 on roll)

Tel: 01772 795428
School website: www.moorpark.mp

Summary

APT&C Points 10-14 (currently £26,835 to £28,624 - pay award pending) pro-rata

Actual salary based on 33 hours 45 minutes per week, term time only - £20,698 to £22,078

Permanent
Term time only
33 hours 45 minutes per week (8.30am – 4pm - Monday to Friday – 45 minutes for lunch)
NOR: 600+

Required: ASAP

11-19 Foundation School

We are seeking to appoint a confident and dedicated individual with experience and knowledge of laboratory equipment and processes. Experience in a similar role or environment would be advantageous, given the absence of a team of technicians due to the size of the school.

You will receive comprehensive support and guidance from our highly experienced Director of Science and STEM, as well as from the Science Faculty.

Working in our school you will benefit from:

An excellent pension scheme where the employer pays substantial contributions into your pension fund;

13 weeks holiday if you are employed term time which may support with childcare;

Flexibility to attend medical appointments for yourself or family members;

Paid maternity leave;

Paid sickness leave;

A ‘Moor Park Day’.  Staff are able to request one paid day of absence during the academic year to use as they wish i.e. sports days, Eid, visiting family/friends (Please note this is not contractual);

Access to professional development;

Our commitment to staff wellbeing;

Your child being prioritised for a place in our very popular and over-subscribed school.

You should have:

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) which must include Science;

Experience of working in a scientific environment;

A wide and general knowledge of Science;

Ability to develop, prepare and maintain specialist resources;

Ambition to develop in the role.

Application and further details via the TES and School Website
Closing date:  Thursday 12 June 2025 – 9am
Interview date – Wednesday 18 June 2025

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.   

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

For an informal discussion please contact:

vacancies@moorpark.mp

Proposed Interview Date:

18/06/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.