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Science Technician

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College · Luton · Luton

Job description

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Luton

Science Technician

37 hours per week

Term time only

Monday - Thursday from 8am - 3.50pm and Friday 8am - 3.20pm

£21,261 (actual annual salary)

Required for September 2026

Cardinal Newman School is an 11-19 comprehensive school with Specialist Science Status, serving the Roman Catholic community in Luton and Dunstable. We are one of the most successful schools in Luton and have a thriving 6th form with 300 students. We have been consistently described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school and under Section 48 as an ‘outstanding Catholic school’.

An opportunity exists within the science department for a Technician to become part of the essential technical support to our Science teaching staff. It would be an advantage, but not essential, for applicants to have at least a background in Science and/or relevant experience of working in a Science department / school laboratory or equivalent.

For full details about this post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Interview date: To be confirmed

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, prohibition order check and the Disclosing & Barring Service.

Roman Catholic School in the Diocese of Northampton

‘Together towards our Lord through learning, love and faith’



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About this school

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,641
Avg teacher salary
£48,474
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.7:1
Academy trust
ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Luton, Luton, LU2 7AE

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Salary
£21,261.00 Annually (Actual) LL2 Pt4-5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
4 June 2026
Closing date
21 June 2026

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