Science Technician at Saint Benedict, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SBCVA/64539
  Location
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£19,941.00 - £20,574.00 Annually (Actual)
  Hours Per Week
34.5
  Weeks Per Year
39
  Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 4th May, 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
TBC
   Interview Date(s)           TBC
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About this Role

Science Technician

Grade/SCP: Band 2, SCP 3-5

Salary: £19,941 - £20,574 

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent

Hours and Basis: 34.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year (term-time only)

About us:

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Situated in the beautiful Darley Abbey area on the outskirts of Derby, Saint Benedict is the city’s only Catholic Secondary school. We serve a wonderfully diverse community of students who come from over forty countries around the world and who come from all parts of Derby and beyond.

We are most proud of the fact that our rapid improvement in outcomes has been in an inclusive and supportive environment, as Ofsted described ‘a distinctive feature of pupils’ behaviour in this school is their sense of a community and the care that they extend towards one another’. In addition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard to ensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO and our Inclusion Team.  As a community of professionals we are also highly supportive of one another.

In addition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard to ensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO and our Inclusion Team.  Pupils and families are well cared for by our Pastoral Team. As a community of professionals we are also highly supportive of one another.

 Your responsibilities

  • Preparing, setting up, and testing practical experiments and demonstrations.
  • Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring stock levels of chemicals and resources.
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Assisting teachers during practical lessons and supporting students with experiments.
  • Managing the safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Keeping science laboratories clean, organised, and well-maintained.
  •  What are we looking for?

    The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to work independently, use their own initiative and as part of a team.

    The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 

    Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

    Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

    On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

    Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

    Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

    To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.

    A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

    • Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
    • Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
    • Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
    • Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
    • Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

    For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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    Contact Details

      Ruth Darby
      01332 557032
      rdarby@ben.srscmat.co.uk


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