Job title and organisation: Science Technician - Horsforth School
Salary: A2/A3 £24,413 - £25,185 Actual Salary £20,998 - £21,662
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only plus 5 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Horsforth School, Leeds
Closing Date: Monday 19 January 2026 at 8am
Working Pattern: 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thurs, 8.00am-3.30pm Fri
Start date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Science Technician to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking Science Department. Working under the guidance of the Senior Science Technician, you will provide both departmental support and practical assistance within the classroom. Our Science Department at Horsforth includes 15 teaching staff and 11 fully equipped laboratories, supported by three specialist prep rooms dedicated to each scientific discipline.
The role covers a wide range of responsibilities, including preparing materials, maintaining and repairing equipment, and assisting staff and students in the safe use of scientific apparatus.
This is a fast‑paced and demanding position, so the ideal candidate will be hardworking, enthusiastic, dependable, and flexible. You should be able to work independently when challenges arise, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you’ll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is ‘just a job’, you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career. We are very proud of our outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team and strongly believe that working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other achieves great things and allows us to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Our vision is ‘Opportunity and Achievement for All’ - creating opportunities and supporting achievement for our students and colleagues alike.
Horsforth School’s results speak for themselves - GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022, 2023 and 2024 the school had the best state school A Level results in the whole of Leeds.
In addition, Horsforth School was named the 4th best comprehensive school in the North in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
We are also delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:
- Extracurricular activities
- Exciting trips and visits
- Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
- Bike to work scheme
- Regular staff voice
- Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
- New Sixth Form building with onsite coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
- Onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate
- Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
- Access to Vivup – an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential employee support available everyday 24/7 for counselling and any concerns such as bereavement, mental health support, debt, legal issues.
- Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance
Located in North-West Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.
If you’d like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to download an application form, please visit www.horsforthschool.org and click on the vacancies tab or email recruitment@horsforthschool.org.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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