Lead Science Technician

Ark Soane Academy, London, W3 8EA

365 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 July 2027 at 6pm

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,368 - £41,010 per year
• Additional allowances:
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  • Leaders at Soane prevent unnecessary demands on teacher time – meetings, marking and administrative tasks are minimised to ensure teachers can be highly effective. The curriculum and resourcing ensure that teachers rarely plan alone: staff time is used where it is most valuable: working as a team to implement the curriculum for the stud ents in our classrooms.
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  • We have a truly open-door culture where frequent low-stakes feedback is the norm. We value the input of all of our staff and collaborate to ensure the academy continues to improve as it expands. We frequently host teams of domestic and international educators who come to learn from us and help us shape our provision.
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  • Twice as many training days as standard
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  • Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
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  • Coaching for every teacher
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  • Protected co-planning time
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  • Access to high-quality, regular professional development
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  Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

Lead Science Technician job summary

As a Lead Science Technician, you will support teachers in delivering high quality practical work, inspiring students and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of science. You will also maintain excellent standards of Health and Safety in all areas of the department. 
 
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow their role at the Academy and will be supported in developing their knowledge and skillset. The candidate will have relevant experience of working with children of a relevant age and the drive and enthusiasm to inspire our students. Experience with technician support, as well as a science degree, would be an advantage. 
 
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or for any queries, please contact Tabetha Stafford by email to: t.stafford@arksoane.org or by phone: 02081615579.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ark Soane Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 874 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Soane Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-soane-academy

Ark Soane Academy is part of Ark, one of the UK’s most successful school groups, with a network of 39 schools in 4 locations across the country.

Our school opened to 180 students in September 2021 and currently have 360 Year 7 and Year 8 students. In 2023, we will have 540 students in Year 7 to Year 9 and will grow by 180 students each year before reaching full capacity in 2028.

This year, we will also move into our brand new school building. Therefore, joining Soane now is a unique opportunity to become part of a thriving, collaborative and growing team who all hold the highest expectations of student behaviour and effort and are all deeply committed to the success of our students and of the school.  

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