Science Technician

Nene Park Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May/June 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  27 March 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: £20,790.00 - £21,450.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Staff Pay Scales

Science Technician job summary

Vacancy for Science Technician

Salary: Grade 4, Points 3-5.

Hours of work: 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 training days), 37 hours per week.

We are currently seeking a Science Technician to provide technical support to the Science department. The main purpose of the role is to prepare and co-ordinate the use of practical resources and facilities to support our science teaching, enabling the smooth running of practical classes and maintaining a safe working environment. Working as part of lively, well-managed and successful team you would support the delivery of interesting and stimulating lessons.

We are seeking someone with commitment, versatility and enthusiasm. Through maintaining resources and creating an environment that encourages learning you will support teachers and students to be successful in science.

The Opportunity

• To join our motivated, friendly staff and students in a highly-regarded multi-academy Trust with a strong community presence.
• To gain expertise and support from our wider trust network of specialist advisors with access to informal and formal professional development.
• To contribute to the culture where students experience a positive and enriching education.

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience of working with young people, possibly in an 11-18 educational setting.
• The ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues as well as the ability to work independently, using their own initiative.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and students.
• Knowledge of Child Protection and safeguarding matters and a commitment to supporting these key policies.
• Commitment to and evidence of continuous improvement and professional development.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications:9am Monday 13th April 2026.

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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 Nene Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1476 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nene Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nene-park-academy

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