Support Staff Vacancies
Science Technician
Salary: Band 3 £21,393 - £21,743 (£24,027 - £24,420 full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: 37 per week/40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
Start date: September 2025
Closing date: Midday on Friday 4th July 2025
Interviews held: As soon as possible after closing date
Due to staff development the Science department are looking for someone who wants to join a vibrant team with stable staffing. The Science department have 8 purpose built Labs which serve 10 science teachers. The successful candidate will be joining the technician team and work with the support of our highly experienced Senior Technician in our well-equipped prep room. We are looking to recruit a candidate that has excellent interpersonal skills, is courteous and well-mannered and an articulate team player. You should have the ability to communicate professionally to all both orally and in writing. You should be organised, good at forward planning and have strong computer skills. You must have the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentially.
To provide the skills and expertise to support teaching and learning within the Science Department and utilise those skills to assist with the other needs of the school, all applicants must be qualified to Grade 4/5(GCSE A*-C or equivalent) in at least English and Maths.
Salterns Academy Trust is a learning community where every member of staff is motivated by the positive difference they will make to the personal development and the futures of our young people of Portsmouth. It was formed when Admiral Lord Nelson School became an academy in April 2014 with Trafalgar School, which is now our thriving partner Secondary School in Portsmouth.
We have a national reputation for being a truly inclusive school with excellent standards and principled curriculum design, we have a deep-rooted and longstanding commitment to being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School This is a genuinely exciting school to be part of, morally driven by our core values of Inclusivity, Wellbeing and High Expectations.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found
The Salterns Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
To apply please complete the application form that can be found on the school website www.alns.co.uk by midday on Friday 4th July 2025. Candidates should send their completed application to [email protected]
For a full description of Purpose and Responsibilities in this role, please click HERE.
Trust IT Technician
Salary: Band 5 £25,652-£27,363
Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year
Start date: as soon as possible.
Closing date: 7th August 2025
Interviews held: as soon as possible.
Salterns Academy Trust is committed to providing an excellent and inclusive education for every student across all its schools. The Trust currently operates three schools—Admiral Lord Nelson School Trafalgar School and Mayfield School —serving over 3,700 aged 4 -16 students in primary and secondary settings across the North island area of Portsmouth.
Our dedicated Central IT Team works across all schools in the Trust, playing a vital role in supporting teaching, learning, and operations through the delivery and maintenance of high-quality IT services.
We are now seeking a proactive and skilled IT Technician with a genuine passion for technology and its potential to enhance educational outcomes. If you have experience in delivering a full range of IT support in a dynamic environment—and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to the success of our schools—we would love to hear from you.
We highly encourage potential applicants to visit us and meet the team before applying. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and be part of a forward-thinking Trust, get in touch today.
Contact
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact HR
To apply, please complete the application form that can be found on the Salterns Trust website www.salternstrust.co.uk/vacancies Please submit completed applications to: [email protected]
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
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