Science Technician at Kettering Buccleuch Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KBA/80059

Location

Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,205.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

37.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 15th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Location: Kettering

Salary: £23,191.43 actual (£26,205 FTE)

Closing date: 15^th July 2026

Required for: September 2026

The role

37.5 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm), 40 weeks (term time/training days/1 additional week) –

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to join the Science team by assisting with laboratory preparations and practical demonstrations to students in Years 7-13.

About You

You have the specialist knowledge, skills, understanding and experience relevant to the nature of this post. You have excellent time management skills, adaptability and demonstrate careful planning. You enjoy problem-solving and working collaboratively with other technicians and science teachers on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a laboratory in either a school environment, or industry. You may also hold a professional qualification relevant to the role.

You will be able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students and adults working in the school. You will enjoy the challenge of contributing positively to the work, ethos and values of the school and be willing to go above and beyond in this important role.

For more information:

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Katie Davis (Head of Science): 01536 515644 or KatieDavis@kba.uk.

Contact Details

  Katie Davis
  01536 515644
  katiedavis@kba.uk

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