20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    November 2025 or as soon as possible

  • Closing date

    7 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 October 2025

Job details

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Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£27,254.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £22,174-£23,268 (DOE) pro rata

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician
Kingsbury Green Academy

Salary: Grade F - £27,254-£28,598 (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: £22,174-£23,268 (DOE) pro rata

Contract: Permanent, Part time (35 hours) and Term Time only (39 weeks)

Closing date: 09:00am, Friday 7th November 2025

Interview Date: W/C 17th November 2025
Anticipated Start Date: November 2025 or as soon as possible

Job Overview

We are looking for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, adaptable and committed individual to join our existing team of Science Technicians at Kingsbury Green Academy.

Working within a small team under the guidance of a Senior Technician, this role will support students aged 11 to 19 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The role will give practical, technical service to members of teaching staff through the preparation and provision of equipment, apparatus and chemicals for experiments and demonstrations. The role is busy, varied, with no two days the same.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working in science laboratories or a related area. Whilst this experience would be an advantage, it is not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to work effectively within a team and under their own initiative.

Why choose us?

Kingsbury Green Academy, judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in every category when inspected in April 2022, is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust. We are an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 years Academy situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:

Health & Wellbeing

  • Free annual Flu Vaccines
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
  • *Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Flexible working solutions

Financial

  • Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
  • Excellent Pension Schemes
  • Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
  • Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)

Career Progression

  • Instructional Coaching for Teachers
  • Developmental performance management conversations
  • Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
  • Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
  • Recognition and Reward -including service awards

* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent” and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

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.

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About Kingsbury Green Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1059 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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We are looking to appoint an inspiring and motivational teacher with the flexibility to teach a range of subjects to small groups within our Alternative Provision building, known locally as the KGA Gateway Centre.
Kingsbury Green Academy, judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in every category when inspected in April 2022, is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust. We are an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 years Academy situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire.

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