Science Technician
Tuxford Academy, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Actual salary
- £14,762
What skills and experience we're looking for
Tuxford Academy has an opportunity for a highly motivated and dedicated Science Technician to join our dynamic, talented and supportive technician team as soon as possible. This role is fixed term for one year, part-time, 25 hours per week, term time only role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive technical and practical support to the Science department, assisting teaching staff and supporting students to ensure effective and safe learning experiences. This includes preparing, setting up, and maintaining laboratory equipment and materials for lessons, as well as ensuring that all resources are organised, accessible, and fit for purpose.
The role also involves maintaining accurate records, managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring that health and safety regulations are strictly followed at all times. The appointed candidate will be expected to support practical lessons when required, clean and store equipment appropriately, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the department. As this is a busy and varied role, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks are essential.
The ideal candidate will:
- be committed to the academy’s vision and values
- be a proactive, reliable, and positive individual with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards
- demonstrate a strong work ethic and a willingness to support others
- have good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff and students
- be able to work independently as well as part of a team
- have a keen eye for detail and a strong awareness of health and safety practices in a laboratory setting
What the school offers its staff
Why join Tuxford Academy?
We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Tuxford with over 1,450 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with praise of high expectations for all students, including those in place for SEND students, and that the academy has implemented ‘an ambitious, well-planned curriculum for all subjects’. The report reaffirmed that teachers had ‘secure subject knowledge’ and that students enjoyed attending Tuxford Academy and felt safe at school.
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 21.8
- ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP helpline
- Health and wellbeing advice and support
- Eyecare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
- Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
- Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
- Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Start date:As soon as possible
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Anne Adams at aadams@tuxford-ac.org.uk
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower.We respect.We care.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Tuxford Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1482 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tuxford Academy website
- Email address
- aadams@tuxford-ac.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01777 870001
Tuxford Academy is a wonderful place of learning. Following Ofsted’s inspection under the new framework, in which schools are judged in different ways to previously, our students, parents and carers can all be assured that their school is one in which every student has the opportunity to thrive.
The combination of high quality educational standards, strong values and extracurricular opportunities makes places at our academy sought after across the county.
Students, staff, parents and governors have all contributed to this success. Expectations are high, community spirit within the academy is excellent and examination results continue to exceed expectations.
‘Excellence through teamwork’
Fantastic outcomes are achieved at Tuxford by focusing on the key elements of any outstanding academy:
- high quality teaching and learning
- high standards of behaviour and uniform
- a clear focus on achievement
- building an outstanding community spirit within and beyond the academy
- high quality leadership and management in every aspect of the academy’s work
Arranging a visit to Tuxford Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aadams@tuxford-ac.org.uk.
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