Science Technician

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.

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

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.

To find out more information about the school, please visit our website at saltash.net.

For further details about the role, please contact Gaynor Bersey, Operations Manager, via email: gbersey@saltashcloud.net

An application form and further details are available from: smart-trust.net/information/vacancies. Please email completed application forms to vacancies@saltashcloud.net

Closing date: 9am on 25th June 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 29th June 2026.

We are unable to accept applications made via CVs or applications from agencies.

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.

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.