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Science Technician

Outwood Academy Shafton

Barnsley

  • £12,335.14 - £13,053.77 per year
  • New
Salary:
£12,335.14 – £13,053.77 (actual salary)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
2 November 2026
Apply by:
7 September 2026

Job overview

Do you have a passion for practical Science and the organisational drive to ensure all classrooms are fully equipped for exciting daily experiments and demonstrations? Are you committed to maintaining a safe and efficient learning environment where students can thrive? The main purpose of this role is to support teaching and learning in the Science Department on a day-to-day basis.

Our Science Department is a diverse and experienced team comprising both early career teachers and colleagues with decades of teaching experience. We are committed to maintaining high expectations and aspirations for every student while delivering engaging, enjoyable, and inspiring lessons. These lessons are facilitated by our Technician team, who prepare all practical resources for lessons and assist with the setup of specialist equipment.

The department consists of a Head of Science, a Second in Department, and eight additional teaching staff. The pillar of the department is our Technician team, who strive to ensure the needs of teachers and students are continually met. We benefit from four well-equipped laboratories, with most teachers having access to their own dedicated teaching space. Our Technician team have their own dedicated workspace and work closely with the team of teachers and Head of Science to ensure that we have everything required for our Science lessons to elicit the best outcomes for our students.

Collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of our department, creating a welcoming environment where new staff quickly feel valued and included. We have consistently achieved strong outcomes and continually seek innovative and creative approaches to teaching and learning. We are committed to supporting professional growth and provide high-quality CPD opportunities to help all colleagues develop and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual who is committed to making a positive impact on students’ lives and shares our core belief of putting students first.

Working hours: 20 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday, term time plus 5 days (39 weeks).

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Jane Goldthorpe (Business Manager) at j.goldthorpe@shafton.outwood.com

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 7 September 2026.

Interview date: w/c 14 September 2026.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

About Outwood Academy Shafton

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  • Outwood Academy Shafton
  • Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley
  • South Yorkshire
  • S72 8RE
  • United Kingdom

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Alison McQueen

Outwood Academy Shafton is an Ofsted Good rated, 11-16 academy and we are delighted to be based in the picturesque village of Shafton, in the South Yorkshire metropolitan borough of Barnsley, near Sheffield. Part of the Outwood Family since 2015, we are delighted that after its latest inspection, Ofsted noted that ‘staff morale is high and pupils are positive about their learning experiences’ with us.

We are focused on giving students the best life chances by creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. We want learning to be loved and valued by everyone and we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy lifestyles and creates the self-supporting citizens of the future. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential

We are proud to have won numerous awards as a school and to have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us.

We believe we are on a journey to Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.

The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

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