Closing Date: 31/08/2025 23:59
Interview Date: 10/09/2025
Start Date: ASAP
Establishment: Oak Academy
Location: Oak Academy
Salary: £20,803 - £21,467
Department: Technicians
Job Type: Full Time
Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: TTO - Term time only
Hours per Week: 37.00
Weeks per Year: 44.45
Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP4 - SCP6
The Role
Are you passionate about science and enjoy supporting learning in a hands-on environment? Oak Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our Science department and support the delivery of high-quality, engaging lessons.
As our Science Technician, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide technical, administrative, and in-class support, ensuring our laboratories and classrooms are safe, well-equipped, and ready for exciting science experiments. You will play a key role in maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and supporting practical lessons to enhance student learning.
What We Have to Offer:
* A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
* A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
* All staff are part of a professional learning community with evidence-informed CPD designed to meet individual needs.
* Strong potential for career progression.
* A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
* An Employee Assistance Programme including support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
* Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors, and reduced-price gym membership through BH Live.
* A competitive pension scheme through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
To arrange a visit or informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Shelley Morris, HR Academy Lead, at shelley.morris@oa.weareauthentic.education.
Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent
Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search, will be made on the successful applicant’s background credentials.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Apply for this role by submitting your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as Authentic Education reserves the right to close applications early.
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