Science Technician

Miltoncross Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: PCC SCP 7 (£27,783) - 10 (£29,900) Full FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Miltoncross is an academy at the heart of its community that has very high aspirations for all of its staff and students. We operate by the core values of Work Hard. Be Kind. No Excuses in order to foster a learning community where everybody values each other and everybody values the power of learning. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment where we all have the same goal - outstanding learning for children. We are committed to building a fresh, optimistic and sustainable culture where staff and students are always fulfilled because they know that they are doing their best work for the right reasons. Our systems and structures are designed to liberate staff and students, freeing us all up from the challenges of uncertainty and relentless workload which in turn enables creativity, excitement and essentially, it makes coming to school enjoyable for all! To understand this better, do ask to read our Blueprint for Brilliance which outlines everything we do, why and how. This could really help you make an informed decision about whether this is your next career move or not. We think it should be! Staff and students enjoy their days in excellent modern buildings with superb facilities.

We are located on the West of Portsmouth and access is easy from the M27 or A27. Many staff commute easily from Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex either by car or by public transport. As the Science Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the school. You will support all the teachers in supporting their needs and students in achieving their learning goals. As such it is essential that you are enthusiastic, positive, calming and have a “can do” attitude. As an ambassador for the school, it is important that you embody the value, vision and ethos of the school. Please refer to the job description for a more detailed (but not exclusive) list of the more common regular expected tasks.

We are looking for a proactive and resourceful member of staff who is warm, kind and highly effective at communicating with young people and adults. The ideal candidate will be a team player with recent experience of working in a school and ideally have a knowledge of a school or educational establishment. They also will need excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills. Additionally, strong interpersonal skills are a must. At Miltoncross, we are on an exciting journey to become the very best. We have high expectations of ourselves and our students. We provide a strong well-rounded education that has attainment at its heart. We take a warm and strict approach, with strong consistent systems that serve our young people well, and lead to good behaviour in classrooms. These systems are key to this role and will support you as you become excellent at helping young people be successful even when their teacher isn’t present. Miltoncross is a cheerful place to work where everybody pulls in the same direction and works hard to ensure that we give our students the excellent service that they deserve. If you wish to discuss the role or come for a look round, please contact our Head of Science Chris Jones chris.jones@miltoncross-tkat.org who can arrange a meeting and a tour, if required.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TKAT: In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:

• A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
• Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
• Our support for your wellbeing at work; and The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.

Flexible working opportunities

Equal Opportunities TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.

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

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JobDescriptionPersonSpecScienceTech.pdf - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

About Miltoncross Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 983 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Miltoncross Academy website
• Email address: andi.guinea@miltoncross-tkat.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/miltoncross-academy

Arranging a visit to Miltoncross Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andi.guinea@miltoncross-tkat.org.

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