Senior Science Technician
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £17,480 - 19,269 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6BW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1497593 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint a Senior Science Technician with previous school experience. Part of your duties will be to prepare materials and equipment for planned practical lessons, carry out risk assessments, keep check of stock and dispose of waste appropriately. You will ensure there is effective support for practical work across the Science department.
This is a permanent role starting from September 2025, working for 27.5 hours per week, term time only.
Key Tasks:
Arranging for apparatus to be available for lessons and students
Preparing experiments, setting up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons.
Preparation of chemicals and solutions,
Promote the well-being of our students providing guidance and support,
To organise technical support for practical work across KS3, KS4 and KS5 Biology, Chemistry and Physics
To assist the science teacher and/or pupils in supporting laboratory investigations across all Key Stages. This may include giving assistance/advice to Trainee teachers and NQT’s.
About Us
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school located in Mansfield. The school has an outstanding reputation of serving the needs of many children living in Mansfield itself and in the counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. All Saints’ is consistently ranked as one of the highest performing comprehensive schools in Mansfield.
We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
We work tirelessly to provide an excellent educational experience for all students, which is underpinned by our mission statement: ‘Through Catholic values and principles, every person at All Saints’ Academy will achieve their full potential: spiritually, academically, socially, morally and physically’.
You will:
Be caring and supportive.
Have a background in Science, with a qualification in science at a higher level (e.g., A level or degree)
Be IT proficient with excellent communication skills
Promote the well-being of our student’s providing guidance and support and be able to inspire learning and progressBe approachable and professional with the ability to foster excellent relationships.Be resilient and determined, and confident in talking to large groups of young people.
Be tenacious and well organised with good time management.
What’s in it for you?
An actual salary of £17,480 - 19,269 per annum (OLOL Band 4; Scale Points 11-17)
Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
Fantastic benefits to include:Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.Term time only working.
Closing Date: Monday 15 July 2025 at 9.00am
Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact Jane Ellis-Laycock or call to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.
You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.
This is a permanent role starting from September 2025, working for 27.5 hours per week, term time only.
Key Tasks:
Arranging for apparatus to be available for lessons and students
Preparing experiments, setting up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons.
Preparation of chemicals and solutions,
Promote the well-being of our students providing guidance and support,
To organise technical support for practical work across KS3, KS4 and KS5 Biology, Chemistry and Physics
To assist the science teacher and/or pupils in supporting laboratory investigations across all Key Stages. This may include giving assistance/advice to Trainee teachers and NQT’s.
About Us
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school located in Mansfield. The school has an outstanding reputation of serving the needs of many children living in Mansfield itself and in the counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. All Saints’ is consistently ranked as one of the highest performing comprehensive schools in Mansfield.
We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
We work tirelessly to provide an excellent educational experience for all students, which is underpinned by our mission statement: ‘Through Catholic values and principles, every person at All Saints’ Academy will achieve their full potential: spiritually, academically, socially, morally and physically’.
You will:
Be caring and supportive.
Have a background in Science, with a qualification in science at a higher level (e.g., A level or degree)
Be IT proficient with excellent communication skills
Promote the well-being of our student’s providing guidance and support and be able to inspire learning and progressBe approachable and professional with the ability to foster excellent relationships.Be resilient and determined, and confident in talking to large groups of young people.
Be tenacious and well organised with good time management.
What’s in it for you?
An actual salary of £17,480 - 19,269 per annum (OLOL Band 4; Scale Points 11-17)
Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
Fantastic benefits to include:Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.Term time only working.
Closing Date: Monday 15 July 2025 at 9.00am
Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact Jane Ellis-Laycock or call to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.
You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.