Senior Science Technician

The Dorcan Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Senior Science Technician to lead the Science department. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and excellent organizational skills, focused on improving student engagement and learning outcomes. The role requires leading a team, ensuring high teaching standards, and providing support within a collaborative environment. The position offers a supportive culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to high quality professional development

Supportive staff induction programme

Excellent specialist facilities and resources

Qualifications

• Relevant practical experience in a science-related field is essential.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm are required for varied tasks.
• Commitment to the caring ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Model best practice and quality assure work of Science Technicians.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning in Science.
• Work collaboratively within the team and independently.

Skills

Experience of leading and motivating a team

Good organisational skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Education

Suitably experienced Science technician or Science graduate

Job description

Senior Science Technician

Swindon, Wiltshire

Points 19 to 22. £32,061 - £33,699 actual

Permanent

The Dorcan Academy

Would you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? If so, The Dorcan Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Senior Science Technician.

The successful candidate will model best practice and quality assure the work of the Science Technicians within the department to ensure a high standard of teaching and learning within Science lessons.

As well as relevant practical experience, we are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic person with good organisational skills. The role is varied and will involve working on your own initiative, as well as part of a team.

What We're Looking For

• A suitably experienced Science technician or Science graduate
• Experience of leading and motivating a team
• Commitment to maintaining the caring and supportive ethos of the school
• A positive and proactive attitude

We have been on a journey of improvement over the past seven years and in July 2022 were judged GOOD in all categories by Ofsted which is a major achievement. In our school students are ready to learn and low level disruption is rare. Ofsted were impressed with the excellent behaviour of our students both in lessons and around the school. We pride ourselves on being an academy of opportunity for all with excellent relationships between staff and students.

As a member of staff you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the team as well as the academy as a whole.

Although we don\'t boast a shiny new building, we do have excellent facilities, with a supportive, friendly school culture and ethos which is often commented upon by visitors.

We will offer you

• A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
• Access to high quality professional development
• Unrivalled support from the leadership team
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources
• Committed staff who \'go the extra mile\'
• Motivated, enthusiastic students who are ready and eager to learn

The Dorcan Academy is an 11-16 academy situated on the eastern edge of Swindon with a comprehensive, challenging and enriching curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our:

1. Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.
2. Curriculum - Students acquire glazed knowledge and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching
3. Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best
4. Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish

At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and we seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.

Closing Date

Wednesday 22 October 2025 at noon

Hours

37 hours paid hours per week, term time only (hours may be negotiable)

Salary

NJC Scale 6 Points 19 to 22. £32,061 - £33,699 actual

Start Date

5 January 2026