Science technician
Springwell Community College, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3NQ20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 May 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
- £2,213.00 - £23,193.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 2 £22,123 - £23,193 per annum (£25,185 - £26,403 FTE)
Science technician job summary
Grade and Salary Grade 2 £22,123 - £23,193 per annum (£25,185 - £26,403 FTE)
Working pattern 37 hours per week / 40 weeks (term time only plus 2 weeks)
Contract term Permanent
The School:
Springwell Community College has an excellent reputation for its high standards of teaching, student behaviour and academic achievement. Ofsted recognised the journey we have been on when grading us as a “good” school, citing that the quality of education has been transformed since the previous inspection.
The role:
We are looking to appoint a dedicated Science Technician to join our Science Department at Springwell Community College. You will be required to provide support to colleagues within the Science Department which will include preparing practical lessons, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the safe storage of chemicals and materials.
The person:
The successful candidate will have good subject knowledge and a passion for science. You will have a strong understanding of the health and safety requirements, excellent IT and communication skills and have the ability to manage your time effectively.
Why join us?
There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.
We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.
We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.
We offer:
Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.
An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
Entry to a career average pension scheme.
Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
Applications must arrive by: Sunday 07 June 2026 at Midday.
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 18 June 2026.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity
relevant to children.
www.springwell.ttct.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An
offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS
disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful
completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online
search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springwell Community College
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 881 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springwell Community College website
Springwell Community College is an 11-16 Secondary School in Staveley, North East Derbyshire. Our
aim at Springwell is to deliver a great Education to our students. We expect our students to work hard
and every day towards these and be kind to each other, themselves and their community.
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