Science Technician
Royal Docks Academy, London, E16 3HS13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
25 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,719.00 - £24,745.00 Annually (Actual) Band 2 Point 3-6
Science Technician job summary
Science Technician
Hours: Full time working 37 Hours Per Week, 39 Weeks per year
Salary: Band 2 , Point 3-6 FTE £27,729.00-£28,929.00 (Pro rata salary above)
We are looking for someone to provide support to Science Teaching staff when required, particularly with the preparation and cleaning/clearing of lesson materials and maintenance of equipment within Science rooms. The post involves the preparation of practical scientific activities, maintenance of scientific apparatus and contributing to the upkeep and organisation of resources. As well as having an interest in science, the successful candidate will be well-organised with the ability to priorities their workload and possess a can-do approach. Previous experience in a laboratory and/or educational context is desirable.
Our school is part of a collaborative and dynamic Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) that fosters an inclusive and ambitious learning community. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education, creating an environment where every individual is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school culture promotes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.
About the Trust
BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.
The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.
What can BMAT offer you?
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:
- Enhanced and flexible PPA
- Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
- Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work
- Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
- Lifestyle and discount savings
- Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be shortlisted or appointed.
BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
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 are not accepted.
About Royal Docks Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 880 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Royal Docks Academy website
School location
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