Senior Science Technician
The Fernwood School
NOTTINGHAM
- £27,452 - £29,537 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- £27,452.00 - £29,537.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only - Actual salary £24073 (F4-1) - £25901 (F4-4)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 11 September 2026
Job overview
For more information, and to apply, please see our website
We are an 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. 
Our governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and backgrounds.
We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school prior to submitting an application. A visit will give you the chance to experience our ethos first-hand, meet our dedicated team, and see our learning environment in action. To arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Sheppard on 0115 928 6326.
By joining our School, we can offer you:
Professional Development & Excellence
An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
Excellent CPD Opportunities
An Outstanding Ofsted Judgement
A strong Progress 8 score
Leading Edge Status
Wellbeing & Support
Mental health and wellbeing services such as access to a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Healthcare schemes such as Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE users
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial Benefits
Incremental Pay Progression
Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
Blue Light Card
The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
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About The Fernwood School
- The Fernwood School
- Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG8 2FT
- United Kingdom
The Fernwood School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 academy, situated in Wollaton in Nottingham. The school has been recognised by Ofsted and the Department for Education for excellent academic standards and outstanding care and discipline. It achieved Leading Edge status for excellent practice in 2004. There are 1,016 students on the school roll.
Headteacher
Mr C Gell
Values and vision
The Fernwood School aims to provide an excellent education in a safe, well-disciplined, caring environment. It believes in educating the whole child, and a wealth of opportunities are available for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Teachers also believe each child is unique and precious.
The school has very high expectations of all. Hard work, self-discipline, courtesy and respect are all key values. At the heart of the ethos are equality of opportunity, shared understanding, respect and tolerance for each other’s differences and needs.
The Fernwood School became a Specialist Technology College in 2005 and a Specialist School in Mathematics and Science in 2010. It is also a recognised centre of excellence for Languages, Expressive Arts and Sport.
Ofsted report
“This is an outstanding school in all aspects. It is successful in living up to its motto of ‘high achievement with care and discipline for all’. Much of this success is because the excellent leadership of the school at all levels supports high quality teaching. Teachers interest, motivate and engage students extremely well in learning. They have high expectations of what each student can achieve. Consequently, students make exceptional progress.â€
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