Senior Science Technician

The Oakwood Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 9PJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours Per Week - Permanent - Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Actual salary: £24,713.14 - £26,796.94 per annum (FTE: £29,239.67 - £31,705.14)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now recruiting for a Senior Science Technician to support the work of the Science Teachers and students in the academy's laboratories and classrooms where necessary. To be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of resources under the guidance and supervision of Teaching staff whilst ensuring that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.

As a Senior Science Technician you will be a key member of staff in raising the achievement in students by supporting the Science Faculty.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer…

At The Oakwood Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development?offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Explore our full range of staff benefits: Redhill Academy Trust - Why Work For Us?

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values

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.

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

For further details regarding this post please contact K Lowry on the academy's telephone number.

For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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.

About The Oakwood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 737 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Oakwood Academy website
• Email address: HR@Redhillacademytrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oakwood-academy

The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Arranging a visit to The Oakwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@Redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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