Senior Science Technician

Maltby Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,685 - £29,427 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for Science

• be fully aligned to our Vision and Key Drivers

• have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic

• be 100% committed in supporting the Academy to uphold the highest expectations

• work proactively with other colleagues and leaders

• have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with staff and students

• possess excellent organisational skills

• possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates

• be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Technology scheme via SmartTech*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform via 'Place Plus'

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Free, on-site parking at every site

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

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

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Maltby Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1096 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Maltby Academy website
• Email address: jholden@maltbyacademy.com
• Phone number: 01709288090
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maltby-academy

Maltby Academy is a mainstream, non-selective, state secondary school for girls and boys aged 11-19. The school is situated in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. There are 1,040 children on its roll. Our vision is to deliver exceptional experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives.
Maltby Academy has highly skilled, dedicated and talented teaching and support staff.

Arranging a visit to Maltby Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jholden@maltbyacademy.com.

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