Science Technician

Spencer Academies Trust; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Nottingham is seeking a qualified Science Technician to support the science department. The role involves assisting in laboratories, preparing materials for lessons, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will possess laboratory experience and work well in a team, contributing to a high-quality learning environment for students aged 11-19. Full-time, permanent position with competitive salary and benefits including a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to support a high-quality learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratories and prepare materials for science lessons.
• Maintain science equipment and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Teamwork

Safety practices

Job description

Overview

Location: Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Boundary Road, Nottingham, NG2 7BW, UK

Salary: NJC8-12 £23,625 - £25,188

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 28th September 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: ASAP

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Is a Shared Job: No

About Us

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Rushcliffe has been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and, in 2021, was reaccredited as a World Class School for the second time.

Rushcliffe is a popular and successful school in a pleasant, suburban area of Nottingham. It has a strong tradition of pastoral care, academic success and extra-curricular enrichment. We are committed to providing high quality training and development opportunities for all staff. You will be provided with regular opportunities to work in partnership with others to develop your own practice and skills.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Science Technician, conversant in all three sciences to join our specialist technician team providing support to our outstanding science department.

The successful candidate will aspire to be part of a forward-looking team focused on supporting exciting and engaging learning experiences for students across the 11-19 age range. Experience of working in a laboratory setting and /or in an educational institution would be a distinct advantage.

About the Trust and Mission

SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18,000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2,500 teachers, leaders and educational support professionals across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high performing Trust, with a national reputation for excellence.

We currently have 17 primary academies, 8 secondary academies and 1 primary aged special school in our family of schools. All of our schools benefit from the collaboration and added value that being a member of our Trust offers, and share our values and beliefs. Spencer Trust academies share an ambition to deliver results that compete with the very highest performing schools in the country, and deliver a curriculum for students that is underpinned by breadth, opportunity and quality: one that seeks to give young people the opportunity to develop into well rounded global citizens that believe they can influence positive change in the world.

Mission: Our Mission is to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Vision: Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, providing an outstanding education for local children.

We Believe: All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development. Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership. We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more. Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff.

Role and Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the science department by providing practical and administrative assistance. Responsibilities include assisting in laboratories, preparing materials for science lessons, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safe working practices within the science labs.

Requirements and Qualifications

Experience of working in a laboratory setting and/or in an educational institution is advantageous. The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team and support a high-quality learning environment for students aged 11-19.

How to Apply and Safeguarding

Please be aware that the Spencer Academies Trust Safeguarding policy requires applications to be submitted through our recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted. References are requested prior to interview. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check and Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) and BHN Extras (Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes). Recognition of local government and academy continuous service. For full details, click here: https://www.spencertrust.org.uk/employee-benefits

Documents and Applications

Applicants should apply through the portal. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28 September 2025

Interviews will take place on: tbc

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