At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers in delivering practical science lessons and help students excel.
- Company: Join a supportive school with a thriving science department.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Term time role with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' learning and growth in science.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for science and a desire to support student achievement.
The predicted salary is between 26634 - 27058 £ per year.
One - Year Fixed term (Maternity Cover)
Term Time, Full Time
Start Date: as soon as possible
Job ref: ST2026
Salary: Grade 3, Points 5-6 (Actual Salary £22,746) FTE £26,634 - £27,058
37 hours per week, Term Time (38.6 weeks per year) plus 3 Professional Learning Days
Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch daily
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to our team of science technicians who is keen to help students achieve the very best by assisting teachers with their teaching of practical science.
We would like to recruit someone who wants to work in a school which values all staff and their personal development. We are a school where:
- science is valued by students and families;
- staff are supported to develop;
- the school achieves exceptional results, always well above national averages;
- there is a strong academic ethos and high expectations of students;
- behaviour management is centralised and staff are enabled to flourish;
- we have a large, diverse, thriving science department supported by 4 technicians, and practical work is central to our practice;
- students, parents and all staff share a common vision to 'make a positive difference';
- students of all ages and abilities readily demonstrate an eagerness to learn and make progress across the curriculum.
Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.
This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind-overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this post, please read the Applicant pack for instructions on how to apply.
Please see the documents listed below, which may assist you in making your application:
- Job Description
- Applicant Pack
- Application and Recruitment Process document
NO AGENCIES OR CV’s PLEASE
Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Interview date: Week beginning Monday 5th October 2026
Rushey Mead Academy is committed to:
- safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment;
- equal opportunities and equal value for staff and students, prevention of discrimination in its many forms.
If we have not contacted you within 4 weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Science Technician in Leicester employer: Rushey Mead Academy
Rushey Mead Academy, as part of The Mead Educational Trust, offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working options, and a culture that values trust and collaboration, this role provides an excellent opportunity for growth within a supportive Senior Leadership Team. Join us in fostering a forward-thinking educational community that prioritises high standards and innovation.
