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Science Technician
Abbey Park School are seeking a motivated Science Technician to join us at an exciting time of growth for the school.
Please see Job Description for full details of this role.
Details
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Trust Grade 9 - £27,504 FTE - (£23,546 actual salary)
Hours: 37 hrs per week term time only
Closing Date: 11th December 2025. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.
Interview Date: TBC
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated professional, with drive and ambition, to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and equipment and provide assistance to other technicians and teachers and advise on H&S issues. This role requires the ability to work across multi-disciplines in science and to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust.
Abbey Park School is a successful and popular school providing education for 1200 students in the North of Swindon. Having been judged as ‘Good’ in all categories in January 2023 the school continues to build on a culture of high expectation and success for all students.
At the centre of everything we do is ‘Abbey Park Proud’, to ensure that students learn, achieve and turn their ‘Potential into Performance.’ Successful candidates will be forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for teaching.
We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that supports everyone to develop their practice and leadership skills.
Our facilities are excellent and we learn in a clean, modern and stimulating environment. Our sports facilities are second to none in the area, we have extensive ICT provision and our buildings and grounds are maintained to a high level. This safe and stimulating environment enables young people to enjoy their school experience and make the most of their unique talents.
Located near the natural beauty of the Wiltshire Downs and the Cotswolds, we are also within easy reach of the university towns of Bath, Bristol and Oxford and just under an hour by train from London. Our ideal location means that our students benefit from a wide range of curriculum-enhancing opportunities.
The Park Academies Trust
The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School Bridlewood Primary School, The Deanery CofE Academy and Kingfisher Academy; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.
The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that little pat on the back:
• Doctor Care Anywhere
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Let’s Connect – Salary sacrifice Technology
• My Gym Discounts
Safeguarding Statement
The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.