Science Technician - The Brooksbank School

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Brooksbank School

Start Date: September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Do you have a keen interest in science, have a good attention to detail and have amazing organisational skills.  Do you believe you can help to ensure the smooth running of the Science department, keeping a safe, clean and welcoming environment for everyone at The Brooksbank School? Are you solutions focused and possess a ‘can do’ attitude? If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you.

As part of the friendly Science department, you will be a valued member of the team. Working closely with teaching staff, you will have the opportunity to bring support and assistance to the Science department.

You will be working with KS3, KS4 and KS5, across the science areas, making this an exciting and active role, with each day being different and varied. You will work in a well organised and productive prep room based in the heart of the Science department.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Preparation of equipment and materials both for demonstration and class use
• Maintenance of laboratories to ensure a clean, safe working environment.
• Following safety procedures in preparation areas and laboratories.
• Ordering and replacing materials and equipment for class practical lessons
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines (COSHH and CLEAPSS)

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Claire Washington, our Personal Assistant to the Leadership Team via c.washington@brooksbank.tlt.school

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.