Vacancies

Lead Science Technician

Robert Barclay Academy
 

32.5 hours per week term time plus 5 Days INSET

H5 Actual Salary per Annum

 

£20,300 to £22,000 – Range Based on 32.5 hrs per week

Typically working pattern 8.30 to 15.30

Start date: April/May 2025

 

We are looking for a Lead Science Technician at Robert Barclay Academy. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, well-motivated and will work well as part of a team to ensure apparatus and chemicals are available and prepared in advance to support the science teachers. 

The Lead Science Technician will have a key role in the leadership of the technician team, management of resources, and providing administrative support to the teaching staff in connection with all practical aspects of the subject. A background in science would be advantageous.

Robert Barclay Academy is part of the very successful Scholars’ Education Trust creating a formal link with Sir John Lawes School (OFSTED Outstanding). We offer an innovative induction programme and professional development programme both at Robert Barclay Academy and across the Trust, recognising that our staff are the key to our success.  

In order to apply, please copy & paste the following link into your internet browser and click ‘Apply Now’:

https://scholarseducationtrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-ScET-0019

If you have any queries please contact the HR Department by email:  hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk  or on 01727 734424.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

RBA is also committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation. In our relentless efforts to be an anti-racist organisation, we recognise the negative impacts of under representation and lack of diversity in our organisation, our education system and in all aspects of our society. To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 6th May 2025

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 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. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.