Role Category & Location Sector: High-Achieving Secondary Academy Location: Nottingham Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026 The Opportunity & Role Profile This successful academy requires an experienced Senior Science Technician to provide high-level technical support across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The role is crucial for ensuring the safe, efficient, and inspiring delivery of practical science lessons to students up to A-Level. Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope Lab Manager: Preparing complex apparatus, chemical solutions, and biological materials for daily practical lessons and examinations (GCSE/A-Level). Safety Champion: Ensuring strict compliance with CLEAPSS guidelines, managing chemical inventory, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment. Resource Coordinator: Repairing equipment, managing stock, and ordering new supplies efficiently within budget constraints. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Previous experience as a Science Technician (ideally 2 years), strong knowledge of laboratory safety protocols, and a scientific qualification. Salary: Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be £28,000 - £34,000 per annum). Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and dedicated budget for technical training.