Science Technician

Delta Academies Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Nottingham is looking for a full-time Science Technician to support teaching in the Science department. The ideal candidate will ensure that laboratory equipment is maintained and prepared for lessons, contributing to effective teaching and learning. A relevant degree is required along with strong communication skills and a commitment to student success.

Benefits

Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Technology and Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Online GP access for you & your household

Gym & fitness discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Minimum 35 days holiday entitlement including public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a science lab environment is preferable.
• Skills in preparing and maintaining science laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching of science subjects in the classroom.
• Prepare equipment and materials for science lessons.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a safe and usable condition.

Skills

Knowledge of science laboratory equipment

Ability to support teaching and learning

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Job profile. The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference: REQ00005093

Date posted: 09/09/2025

Application closing date: 22/09/2025

Location: Nottingham (Carlton le Willows)

Salary: Grade D Points 6 to 8 (£25,989 to £26,824 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £22,452.66.

Annual weeks: 39 (Term Time Only plus 5 Days)

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time

Job category/type: Education Support

Science Technician

Job description: Carlton le Willows are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our academy in November 2025 on a full time, permanent basis.

Your new role

As the Technician for the Science department, you will work closely with the Head of Department to support teaching and learning by ensuring equipment and resources are prepared and in good working order to facilitate effective lessons on a daily basis.

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving and successful school committed to supporting the personal growth and academic success of all its students. Once you step through the doors you will find dedicated, enthusiastic staff working with committed and focused students, keen to achieve their very best.

An exciting place to learn, the Academy boasts a new state of the art building and a purpose built sixth form centre. Extensive refurbishment work in our West block has also seen the creation of brand new science labs and a suite of purpose built classrooms, all designed to ensure a bright future for the generations of students to come. On our large and leafy campus students also benefit from access to a number of grass football pitches, netball courts and a national standard table tennis centre, alongside a £1m football pavilion and all weather pitches.

The Carlton le Willows family is proud of our long standing record of academic achievement with students results consistently placing us amongst the top performing schools in the county.

Carlton le Willows students know that they come to a happy school where discipline, hard work and learning go hand in hand with respect, courtesy and kindness.

To learn more about Carlton le Willows Academy please visit our website at www.clwacademy.org.uk

Results

With a consistent record of high academic attainment, Carlton le Willows remains one of the top performing schools in the area, achieving the best ever results in the school's history this summer. Results for 2025 saw 85% of students achieve a Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, compared with a 65% national average. In total 69% of students secured a strong pass of a Grade 5 or above in those two core subjects, far exceeding the national average of 46% and meaning we are placed well above similar schools nationally.

A level students in our high performing sixth form also celebrated strong results with more than 91% of the cohort securing a place at their first choice university, retaining our reputation for academic excellence post 16.

Why join our academy?

Staff who work at Carlton le Willows have the chance to work in a friendly, supportive community in a school which is characterised by committed, capable staff who work collectively on behalf of students.

We are passionate about giving people the chance to develop and progress their careers and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

We welcome visits from prospective candidates and will ensure you have the time to look round our academy with a member of the senior leadership team so you can get to know us better. Please contact the Principals PA Mrs Fletcher on 0115 9565008 ext 250 to arrange an appointment.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

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