Science Technician

Key responsibilities

• Assist teachers with preparation of resources and equipment for lesson delivery on a daily basis
• Assist in lessons as required during practical sessions
• Develop apparatus and equipment for use in practical sessions and provide technical advice and assistance to teaching staff as required regarding resources for practical work and demonstrations
• Carry out practical demonstrations in the classroom as required
• Construct and modify apparatus as required, at the request of teachers in the faculty

Qualifications and Skills

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (minimum grade 4 or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of health and safety including COSHH
• Experience of working within a Science department
• Working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and codes of practice

Pay range

NJC 12 - 17: £25,152.73 - £27,284.70 (FTE: £28,598 - £31,022)

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Permanent

Benefits

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Equality and Safeguarding

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.