Job Description

Abbeyfield School

Northamptonshire
Expiring soon

Salary:

Grade G Point 8-13 25,992 -28,163 FTE. Post be paid pro-rata. Actual Salary - 22,356 - 24,224

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

30 June 2025

Job overview

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Job Title:

Senior Science Technician

Location:

Abbeyfield School

Salary:

Grade G Point 8-13 25,992 -28,163 FTE. Post be paid pro-rata. Actual Salary - 22,356 - 24,224

Start Date:

September 2025

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Application Closing Date:

Friday 30 June 2025

Interview Date:

Expected week of 30 June 2025

About You:

Abbeyfield School are seeking a Senior Science Technician to be responsible to the Director of Learning for Science in coordinating the use of, and development of, practical resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the science curriculum, including liaison with all areas of the school and outside organisations.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

Awareness of standard procedures. Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations including COSH. Confident user of ICT, particularly Microsoft Excel Good planning and organisational skills and a flexible approach to the management of work. The ability to prepare practical demonstrations following COSHH regulations.

About the Science Department:

Our exceptional Science Department that inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our passionate team of educators brings science to life through hands-on experiments, real-world applications, and a commitment to academic excellence. Whether exploring the mysteries of the universe, the intricacies of the human body, or the wonders of chemical reactions, our students are encouraged to question, discover, and innovate.

About Our School:

At Abbeyfield School, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, aspirational, happy, and hard-working community. We strive to provide the best education, empowering pupils to become young adults with the best qualifications possible. Our mission is to educate, keep pupils safe, and promote their personal development. Pupils are expected to attend school daily, look smart, be ready to learn, and follow our routines: Right Place - Right Time - All the Time.


We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.

Discover More About Our Trust:

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR Manager is here to help. Reach out at Kelly.burdett@abbeyfieldschool.org.uk, who will be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.


All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.


The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.


CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

We reserve the right to interview before the publicised closing date should suitable applications be received for this post.


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About

Abbeyfield School

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Abbeyfield School

Mereway, Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN4 8BU
United Kingdom

+44 1604 763616

Abbeyfield School, part of the Creative Education Trust, is an 11-18 school, predominately serving the South East of Northampton. Through teamwork and a shared desire to support and challenge every student in order for them to achieve their personal best we are building on the 2021 Ofsted 'good' judgement and the very pleasing recent outcomes. We have high expectations and aspirations of ourselves and of our students. Our Quality First Teaching Charter ensures a focus on high quality teaching and learning. Alongside academic achievement we place a very high value on students' social and personal development, equipping them with the life and employability skills needed for successful adulthood.



The school has a wealth of facilities that underpin the wide curriculum including; state of the art theatre, science lecture theatre, dance studio, drama studio, super learning centre designed for collaborative teaching, fitness suite, sports field, netball courts, basketball courts, gym and a full size sports hall. In the last few years we have been at the forefront of curriculum innovation and now offer our students an extensive and relevant curriculum choice.



Our mission is to develop the full academic, personal and social potential of each individual student. The School has a growing reputation for success, our values of Ambition, Respect & Kindness are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every child can achieve extraordinary things when we remove barriers, raise expectations, and provide the right support. We have high expectations of our students and are an inclusive community and welcome all students from all backgrounds.

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