Science Technician

The team at The Snaith School are looking for an individual who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people to join our Science Department to provide efficient technical support. 

The working hours are from 08:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday with a 3.30pm finish on Fridays during the school term.  You will also be paid for an additional 20.5 hours per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development outside of your normal working hours.  Your actual salary will be £22096 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.  If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. 

Why choose us?

The Snaith School has 840 pupils rooted in the local community of Snaith and the surrounding villages.  We are small enough to feel like a family and we pride ourselves on knowing and appreciating pupils as individuals.  Our aim is for our pupils to enjoy school, be happy, confident and successful so that they are able to fulfil their dreams and aspirations.  We are ambitious for every child and extremely passionate about maximising life chances.  We want all of our pupils to leave us with the best possible outcomes, a wide range of memorable experiences, an abundance of positive memories and lifelong friendships.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT).
• Electric car charging points and free on-site parking as well as free tea and coffee in our staff rooms.
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working.
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer.
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has experience of organising, cleaning and maintaining equipment and stock levels.

The successful applicant will have good literacy and numeracy skills, a relevant level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.

Applicant Information

Further information about our School and Trust can be found in the applicant brochure and on our school website www.thesnaithschool.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 22 February 2026. 

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. If you require an application in a different format to our standard digital application form, please get in touch with a member of the team on 01405 860327 or HR@thesnaithschool.org.uk.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf