Science Technician

Up to 37 hours per week (negotiable) TTO + 5 INSET days

Salary: NJC Scale 2 points 3-4 (FTE £24,796 - £25,185 per annum)

Start date: ASAP

Our team requires a hands-on practical person to support the teachers in lesson preparation and deliver practical lessons. There are 7 teaching staff to support who are a cohesive department with shared resources across key stages 3 to 5. We currently have 3 specialist prep rooms and 6 labs with new state of the art facilities being built now, to move into next year. The role includes the use of a wide range of science equipment and handling of chemicals that would suit someone with experience in laboratory work. The hours are flexible and can be agreed to suit the candidate.

We are a school in the Central Regions School Trust, whose mission is social justice through exceptional schools. Therefore, this provides us with the opportunities, capabilities and desire to develop both our staff and students so this role will be in collaboration with a wider team of technicians and Science departments across other schools and will always be supported.

All support staff are subject to the Conditions of Employment set out in their contract of employment and the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (The Green Book) Document. The Trust and its schools comply with these requirements as a minimum but optionally offer an incredible wellbeing package including flexible working hours, 3 days term-time holiday, free tea and coffee facilities, free eye tests, flu jabs, cycle scheme and an employee assistance programme that offers a wide range of free support from emotional to financial and legal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

The completed form should be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 8th February 2026.