Technician (Science) - Don Valley Academy

Delta Academies Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Doncaster is looking for a part-time Science Technician to support the Science department. The role involves maintaining equipment and resources for effective lessons. This is a fantastic opportunity within a high-performing team, offering extensive employee benefits including gym discounts and mental health support. Join us in transforming education in our vibrant Academy environment.

Benefits

Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme

Technology scheme

Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Access to discounts platform

24/7 online GP access

Gym & fitness discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support Service

Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Minimum 35 days holiday

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by preparing equipment and resources for effective lessons.

Job description

Don Valley Academy are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our academy in November 2025 on a part-time, permanent basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

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.

Hours: 22.2 hours per week / Term Time only (38 Weeks) / Permanent

Your new Academy

Don Valley Academy is a vibrant, oversubscribed, secondary Academy with over 1100 students on roll from Year 7 to 11. We serve a mixed community however, despite these challenges, you will find Don Valley students to be polite and engaged with their learning.

Collaboration is at the heart of the Academy for both students and staff and you will find Don Valley Academy to be positive and reflective towards their own professionalism, with wellbeing as a pivotal aspect of our Academy ethos.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in July 2024. There has been no change to the Academy’s overall judgement of ‘Good’ as a result of this ungraded (Section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be ‘Outstanding’ if a graded (Section 5) inspection were carried out.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi-academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

Benefits

We have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. These include:

• Membership to either the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
• 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
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

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.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.