Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Barnsley seeks a part-time Science Technician to support the Science Department. The role runs 20 hours per week across Wednesday to Friday during term time plus five days, with a November 2026 start date. The technician will prepare resources, ensure equipment readiness, and support high standards of laboratory safety. Key duties include inventory management, asset maintenance, and assisting teachers with experiments.

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Job Info Job Identification 7395 Job Category Support Posting Date 08/17/2026, 07:00 AM Apply Before 09/07/2026, 11:00 AM Job Schedule Part time Job Shift Standard Academy Daily Hours Standard Hours 37 Interview Dates WC 14.09.2026 Proposed Start Date November 2026 Driving Required No Job Description Role: Science Technician Start Date: 02.11.2026 Working Pattern: 20 Hours Per Week, Wednesday to Friday, Term Time plus 5 days (39weeks) 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 set up 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 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. Welcome from the Principal Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Academy Shafton. As Principal, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce you to our academy. Situated in Shafton, Barnsley, our academy is a place of belonging. Kindness and compassion, high standards and the highest quality teaching and learning are our core business every single day. I have been lucky enough to be part of the full journey of the school and was appointed as a senior leader when the school originally joined the Outwood family. I have worked in our school community for 26 years starting my teaching career as a teacher of English from one of our predecessor schools. I feel absolute pride seeing our students flourish everyday. Every member of staff at Outwood Academy Shafton is committed to providing the very best opportunity for our students. For us this is about our students' life chances. Many other colleagues have also been part of our journey since we opened the doors for the first time and we are unbelievably proud of the transformation we bring about to our young peoples' lives and the whole community. We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for itscommitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion and dedication for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team. I look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Jane Goldthorpe (Business Manager) at . Responsibilities The technician provides vital daily support by organising and preparing apparatus and resources before lessons, including the construction and checking of specialist equipment. A primary focus is laboratory safety: conducting annual testing of apparatus, performing daily visual checks of gas, electricity, and water supplies, and ensuring the safe storage and maintenance of hazardous sources. They manage resources by maintaining accurate inventories, assessing future stock needs, and placing orders for departmental items. Post-lesson duties involve cleaning and removing apparatus, reviewing and re-organising storage, and carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs. The technician actively ensures all Health and Safety procedures are met. Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and use standard ICT packages. The candidate must exhibit strong time management and organisation skills, along with the ability to prioritise their workload. While experience working in a school environment is desirable, practical experience within a specific curriculum area, particularly in electronics and/or physics, would be advantageous. The successful candidate must also show a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training relevant to the post. Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance: Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis) Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. 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.

Role: Senior Science Technician Academy: Outwood Academy Portland Start Date: 2 November 2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £26,138 to £26,999 Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time plus 10 days Are you a meticulous and experienced science professional ready to lead the technical service provision for an entire science department? Do you possess the organisational skills needed to manage resources, ensure stringent safety compliance, and supervise technical staff to support excellent practical science teaching? This pivotal post requires you to organise, deliver, and develop technical services to the science department, supporting the teaching of a range of science subjects. Welcome from the Principal Our school, affectionately known as Portland Palace, is more than a place of learning-it's a community and a second home. As Principal, I promise our students academically strong, kind, expert teachers and caring pastoral staff; they deserve nothing less than the best. Located in the heart of Worksop, we serve a diverse and vibrant community. We are one of the most oversubscribed schools in the region, chosen by families for our strong pastoral care, high standards, and exceptional culture of learning. Our mission places students at the centre of every decision. We are driven by the belief that our children should feel safe, loved, and seen. We are recognised nationally for both our ethos and culture and as an IQM School of Excellence. If you're considering joining us, know that Portland is more than just a "Good" school; it's a place where people matter, success is shared, and joy is found. We would love to welcome you to be a part of this special community.

Outwood Academy Portland in Worksop is seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead the technical service for the science department. You will organise, deliver, and develop technical services to support practical science teaching. The role is 37 hours per week, term time plus 10 days with a salary in the £26k range. You will ensure safety compliance and supervise technical staff to maintain high teaching standards.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Middlesbrough invites applications for an enthusiastic HR Assistant to support the Business Manager with HR administration in a fast-paced school environment, including payroll, attendance management and Safer Recruitment. This high-impact role requires prior HR and payroll experience to ensure compliance, precision and operational excellence within Outwood Academy Acklam, a GOOD-rated academy with strong community ties.

Role: HR Assistant Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam Start Date: 07/09/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £28,824-£30,292 Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 20 days Are you an enthusiastic, organised and experienced HR or payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career? What are we looking for? We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised professional with experience in HR and/or payroll. Join us as a HR Assistant, a key role focused on supporting the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration in a fast-paced school environment, including the end-to-end management of Safer Recruitment, payroll, attendance management, and the maintenance of the academy's Single Central Record. This is a high-impact, professional role requiring prior HR and payroll experience to ensure absolute compliance, precision and operational excellence. Welcome from the Principal: Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam. As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community. Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values. We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around.