ROBOTICS ENGINEER IN RESIDENCE

Part time working 24 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days

FTE £28,242 - £31,172 per annum. Pro rata salary £12,985 - £14,332 per annum

Required from 1st June 2026, initially this is a one year fixed term contract to 31st May 2027

This role represents a strategic investment in sustainable excellence. The Engineer in Residence will not only deliver outstanding robotics coaching but reshape the trajectory of robotics education at NLCS, unlocking potential, elevating standards, and building a programme that inspires students for years to come.

Now in its third year, NLCS Robotics has achieved national success and international representation. As our new Robotics Engineer in Residence, we’d like you to provide the dedicated expertise needed to expand student participation, raise competitive performance, strengthen community outreach, and establish NLCS as a national hub of excellence in robotics education.

We’re committed to finding the right candidate, so we are very happy to offer flexibility with the hours and working pattern. This can be discussed at interview.

We can offer:

A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.

A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

The vacancy closes on Monday 23rd March 2026, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Interview date: Wednesday 25th March 2026

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ