Science Technician in Saltash

Science Technician

Saltash Community School

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade E, £25,185 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)

Actual salary: £21,899 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 7 days plus 1 INSET day (39.6 working weeks pa)

Start Date: 1 st September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a methodical and organised individual who can support our excellent Science team. You will be able to organise the provision of practical support for the teachers and students at all key stages and to assist the head of department in securing an environment in which students can safely pursue investigative practical work.

Saltash Community School is a co‑educational 11‑18 school of over 1200 students including a successful sixth form and incorporating an Area Resource Base; a specialised environment for children with severe and complex learning needs. Saltash is a friendly, caring, supportive and ambitious school with people and relationships at its heart. Here at Saltash we are determined to improve the life chances of every single student on roll, developing happy and healthy citizens who make a positive contribution to our local community and to wider society.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.