Senior Science Technician

MyNewTerm; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship & CPD opportunities

ITT support team

Mental health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Lincroft Academy is seeking a Senior Science Technician to provide high‑quality practical and technical support across the science curriculum. The role is term-time, Grade 6, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, and focuses on preparing equipment, maintaining labs, and ensuring safe, effective lessons.

You will coordinate technical support, manage stocks, assist with sourcing and calibration, and work closely with teachers to enable engaging, safe practical learning for students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the technical support for the department.
• Preparing and maintaining practical teaching areas, equipment and resources.
• Ensuring appropriate stock levels and assisting with sourcing, costing and ordering materials.
• Maintaining accurate records and maintenance plans.
• Checking, cleaning, maintaining, calibrating, testing and arranging repairs to equipment.
• Providing technical guidance and practical support to teachers and students.
• Working alongside teachers during lessons and supporting demonstrations of practical skills and processes.
• Promoting safe working practices, including the safe storage, use and disposal of materials and hazardous substances.
• Supporting specialist subject events, trips, workshops and visiting speakers.
• Keeping your technical knowledge and skills up to date through relevant training and professional development.

Job description

Senior Science Technician

Grade 6 | 37 hours per week | 39 weeks per year

Are you an experienced, organised and enthusiastic technician looking for an opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning?

Lincroft Academy are looking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to provide high-quality practical and technical support within our curriculum area. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you will help ensure that teachers and students have the resources, equipment and technical support they need for practical lessons to run safely and effectively.

About the role

Working closely with the Curriculum Leader and teaching staff, you will coordinate the technical, helping to ensure practical classrooms and teaching areas are well prepared, appropriately resourced and maintained to a high standard.

• Coordinating the technical support for the department.
• Preparing and maintaining practical teaching areas, equipment and resources.
• Ensuring appropriate stock levels and assisting with sourcing, costing and ordering materials.
• Maintaining accurate records and maintenance plans.
• Checking, cleaning, maintaining, calibrating, testing and arranging repairs to equipment.
• Providing technical guidance and practical support to teachers and students.
• Working alongside teachers during lessons and supporting demonstrations of practical skills and processes.
• Promoting safe working practices, including the safe storage, use and disposal of materials and hazardous substances.
• Supporting specialist subject events, trips, workshops and visiting speakers.
• Keeping your technical knowledge and skills up to date through relevant training and professional development.

About Lincroft Academy -

I am very proud to be Principal at Lincroft Academy. Within our vibrant learning community, we share a common goal; to continually strive for excellence. At Lincroft, we maintain exceptionally high expectations and standards in everything we do, ensuring that our students receive the best possible education. We commit to educating, inspiring and supporting our students so that they can become exceptional learners, confident and empowered to make a rewarding contribution to society.

Our curriculum is designed to seamlessly build upon the foundation laid in primary school, preparing our students for post-16 education. High-quality teaching enables our students to achieve very well. Lincroft Academy now has some of the highest performing GCSE outcomes in Bedford and are above the national average. Whilst we take immense pride in our students’ achievements, we remain committed to continuous improvement.

Every child at Lincroft Academy is known, valued and supported to be the best they can be. Our foremost priority is to create a safe and nurturing environment where students thrive. We promote kindness, respect and manners, just as families do at home, so that our students can become good adult citizens. Students at Lincroft are well supported through our House System because they work with the same team of staff throughout their Lincroft journey. This system of support fosters belonging, ensures students are known well and strengthens relationships and communication with families. Our 5 Pillars of Inclusion allow us to provide tailored support to students, regardless of their background or needs. Working alongside each other, being supportive and caring is integral to who we are. Our partnership with parents and carers is highly valued and we know that this is an essential part of a positive educational experience for our students.

Our staff are absolutely committed to the education of our students; they are passionate, dedicated and many of them send their children here too. Some of our ex‑students now teach here. This speaks volumes about the sense of community at Lincroft. The opportunities provided at Lincroft are broad and many and, even then, continue to grow; from sports to the arts, business and careers - our curriculum extends very much outside the classroom. Our students consistently excel in sports and the arts, enhancing our strong reputation in these areas.

We are proud to be part of Meridian Trust, who look after a total of 30 academies including many in Bedfordshire. We have access to extensive knowledge, expertise and resource, not just at Lincroft, but across the entire Meridian network. This broader community provides our students with additional opportunities and experiences alongside their peers from other academies. This has also opened up investment opportunities to help modernise the school building and facilities.

As a parent of two children myself, I am personally committed to ensuring that the education we deliver at Lincroft is nothing less than I would accept for my own children. Lincroft Academy is a place where every child has the opportunity to realise their potential. We warmly welcome you to our community.

Emma Appadoo, Principal

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.