Science Technician

Smart Trust; Saltash; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a Science Technician to join their team at Saltash Community School. The ideal candidate will support the excellent Science team by organizing practical support for teachers and students. This role calls for a methodical and organized individual dedicated to providing a safe investigative environment. A commitment to child welfare is essential, and candidates will undergo thorough pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize practical support for teachers and students.
• Experience in a school environment is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support Science team in practical lessons.
• Assist head of department in maintaining a safe environment for investigations.

Skills

Methodical organization

Practical support provision

Team collaboration

Job description

Please find below current vacancies across all SMART schools and the SMART TSS.

Science Technician

Saltash Community School

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9 th January 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 12th January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a methodical and organised individual who can support our excellent Science team. You will be able to organise the provision of practical support for the teachers and students at all key stages and to assist the head of department in securing an environment in which students can safely pursue investigative practical work.

Saltash Community School is a co-educational 11-18 school of over 1200 students including a successful sixth form and incorporating an Area Resource Base; a specialised environment for children with severe and complex learning needs. Saltash is a friendly, caring, supportive and ambitious school with people and relationships at its heart. Here at Saltash we are determined to improve the life chances of every single student on roll, developing happy and healthy citizens who make a positive contribution to our local community and to wider society.

Please download details of this post and an application form below:

Visits to the School are most welcome. Please contact Gaynor Bersey, Operations Manager, to make an appointment on 01752 843715 or by email to [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 9am on 9 th January 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 12 th January 2026.

We are unable to accept applications made via CVs or applications from agencies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.