A Level Awards
A Level Awards are for students studying a Salters' science A Level.
Applications are now open for 2025!
Our Technician Awards celebrate the contribution of school technicians to the teaching and learning of science. We understand the importance of practical science to engage young people in the wonder of chemistry. Practical science depends heavily on technicians, whose expertise and skills help inspire new generations of chemists and scientists.
We award up to three prizes per year, with each Award consisting of £500 for the technician (or technician team) and £500 for their department.
Candidates are expected to:
- currently be working as science technicians in schools and colleges catering for students up to the age of 18 in the UK
- demonstrate examples of going above and beyond for their students
- recognise ways to improve their department and/or team for the benefit of their students
- understand the challenges and opportunities facing their sector and a vision of how they can contribute.
Application Process
Applications are currently open for our 2025 Awards, and can be submitted by an individual technician or a team of technicians working at the same school/college.
Applications consist of two sections: an application form to be filled in by the technician/technician team (part A), and a supporting statement to be completed by a science teacher who works with you, Head of Science or a member of the Senior Leadership Team (Part B). These forms can be downloaded below, and both parts should be emailed to [email protected] to apply.
We are aware of some issues with downloading the above application forms, particularly in Chrome browser. If you are having issues, please try another browser e.g. Edge, or email us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be happy to send you the forms by email.
The deadline for applications is 1st October 2025, and shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview in early November. Applicants who are given an Award will be invited to our Awards Ceremony on Friday 5th December 2025.
If you have any questions about the application process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected].
