Science Laboratory Technician

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Ipswich is seeking an approachable and efficient Science Laboratory Technician to support the Senior School Science Department. The role involves preparing resources for practical lessons and maintaining stock control. The position offers part-time hours during term time, with benefits including fee remission and access to wellbeing services.

Benefits

Fee remission after 3+ years

Access to Smarthealth app

Defined contribution pension scheme

Free lunch during term time

Use of swimming pool and fitness gym

Qualifications

• Responsible for preparation of resources for practical lessons.
• Stock control and maintenance in preparation areas.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly team in the Senior School Science Department.
• Support the delivery of the science curriculum.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

Job Description

• Ipswich School – Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG
• £8,478 per annum
• 16 hours per week, 35 weeks per year
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 0215
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

We are seeking to appoint an approachable, efficient and pro-active Science Laboratory Technician to join a friendly team of teachers and technicians in the Senior School Science Department from September 2025.

You will be responsible for the preparation of resources for practical lessons to support the delivery of the science curriculum. You will also be responsible for stock control and maintenance within the preparation areas.

Awareness of Health and Safety regulations relevant to a laboratory environment is essential. Training may be available for the right candidate.

Further details

• The hours to be worked are as follows: 8am – 5pm, with an unpaid 15-minute morning break and a 45 minute lunch break each day. This is a total of 8 hours per day, 16 hours per week, during Ipswich School term time.
• There may be some flexibility with start and finish times.
• Please note you are always expected to work your normal hours on the two days prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term each year, and on the INSET day (currently in February each year).
• The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times
  
  
  

We can offer you:

• Entitlement to fee remission after 3+ years of service.
• Access to Smarthealth, the School’s wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support
• After 3 months’ service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and you will receive x3 death in service benefit
• Free lunch is provided in the dining hall during term time and staff are able to use the school’s swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
  
  
  

For more information

Job Description

Please read the full Job Description (pdf) before applying.

To find out more about us, please visit our website (ipswich.school) .

Please contact the HR Team by either calling 01473 408300 or by emailing [e-mail] for an informal discussion or for further details about this role.

How To Apply

To apply, please complete an application by visiting the vacancies page of our website (ipswich.school/contact-us/vacancies) and return either by email to [e-mail] or by post to; Jem Cranfield, Director of Human Resources, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG. Please mark the envelope with ‘Private and Confidential’.

Closing date: 12pm, 29 May 2025

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.

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