Science Technician

Job Introduction

Due to staff development the Science department are looking for someone who wants to join a vibrant team with stable staffing. The Science department have 8 purpose built Labs which serve 10 science teachers. The successful candidate will be joining the technician team and work with the support of our highly experienced Senior Technician in our well-equipped prep room. We are looking to recruit a candidate that has excellent interpersonal skills, is courteous and well-mannered and an articulate team player. You should have the ability to communicate professionally to all both orally and in writing. You should be organised, good at forward planning and have strong computer skills. You must have the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentially.

To provide the skills and expertise to support teaching and learning within the Science Department and utilise those skills to assist with the other needs of the school, all applicants must be qualified to Grade 4/5(GCSE A*-C or equivalent) in at least English and Maths.

Salterns Academy Trust is a learning community where every member of staff is motivated by the positive difference they will make to the personal development and the futures of our young people of Portsmouth. It was formed when Admiral Lord Nelson School became an academy in April 2014 with Trafalgar School, which is now our thriving partner Secondary School in Portsmouth.

We have a national reputation for being a truly inclusive school with excellent standards and principled curriculum design, we have a deep-rooted and longstanding commitment to being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School This is a genuinely exciting school to be part of, morally driven by our core values of Inclusivity, Wellbeing and High Expectations.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found

The Salterns Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Admiral Lord Nelson School Employee Benefits: 

• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contribution to the Local Government or Teacher Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to sign up to the bike2work scheme
• Free parking

To apply please complete the application form that can be found on the school website www.alns.co.uk by midday on Friday 4th July 2025. Candidates should send their completed application to recruitment.alns@salterns.org 

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.