Science and Technology Technician

The Barnes Wallis Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4PN

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) NJC6 FTE £25,989.00 per annum, £22,828.18 pro-rata per annum for working 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Science and Technology Technician job summary

The overall aim is to participate in raising and maintaining standards of education to students, by setting up and preparing lessons.

• Support teachers in delivering the national curriculum directly and indirectly.
• Supervise and guide others (including non-specialist teachers) in the operation of all equipment/machinery in the subject area, ensuring that operation is within statutory health and safety standards to fulfil the required standards of service delivery
• Supervise the set-up, test and preparation of apparatus, equipment, machinery, chemicals and/or materials following statutory health and safety requirements to support specific learning requirements within the delivery of the curriculum
• Ordering curriculum equipment where required ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
• Support the teacher in lessons where necessary.

37 hours per week/ 39 weeks per annum, Term time only / Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 6 £25,989 FTE per annum (£22,828.18 pro rata per annum)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

An enthusiastic individual with a passion to provide the very best in support for our teachers and students. An individual who can work well on their own initiative as well as part of the wider team.

• GCSE in Sciences , Technology, English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Good standard of education, Incl literacy and numeracy.
• The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and parents.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 The Barnes Wallis Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 509 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Barnes Wallis Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-barnes-wallis-academy

We are pleasantly situated within the villages of Coningsby and Tattershall and our aim is to be the heartbeat of these villages. Our size undoubtedly helps to create a strong feeling of togetherness that contributes to the ease of relationships between students, parents and staff.

Barnes Wallis Academy has excellent facilities that all our students benefit from. We have well resourced classrooms and specialist teaching rooms. In addition we have four ICT suites and extensive sports facilities.

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