Required from February/March 2026
Grade B £24,413 (actual salary £17,538) plus LGPS Pension
Permanent
30 hours, 39 weeks p.a.
(Monday – Friday 9am- 3.30pm, term time plus 1 week)
Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Trainee Science Technician for its two secondary schools, Notre Dame Plymouth and St Boniface’s College. Supporting the Head of Science and Senior Science Technician to deliver well planned practical lessons and overseeing health and safety in the department as part of a small team of technicians, the successful candidate will be key to ensuring that we as schools have a safe learning environment for science, delivering the best possible education to over 1000 students.
Full training will be provided but a good understanding of Science and GCSE/A Level qualifications in the subject would be advantageous. There is the potential for the successful candidate to move into a full technician role once full training is completed and experience gained.
If you would like to work with us, and feel you have the qualities detailed in the job description we look forward to receiving your application. If you would like more information about the role please email Mrs Helen Laird, School Business Manager, at hr@ndonline.org
Applications should be submitted using the TES website by the closing date stated below.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner than the published date should we receive a sufficient volume of quality applications.
Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 8th February 2026
Interviews: February 2026
The school operates a Safeguarding Children Recruitment Policy and is committed to promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure.