Science Technician

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Science Technician to join their dedicated team from September 2025. The role involves providing vital support to the science department, managing resources for practical lessons, and working closely with teachers to enhance student learning in biology, chemistry, and physics. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and ideally have experience in a scientific setting.

Qualifications

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience in a scientific environment is advantageous.
• Expertise in physics or biology would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to the science department.
• Manage resources needed for practical work.
• Act as a first aider within the science area.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in a scientific environment

Expertise in physics

Expertise in biology

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician from September 2025. This position requires the provision of practical support to the science department as a full member of the existing technician team. The science department is a large and committed team with biology, chemistry, and physics subject specialists. Students from year 7 to year 13 undertake practical work in lessons, for which our technicians provide vital organisation, creativity, and support. Teachers work closely with technicians who manage the resources needed for this valuable learning, bringing the curriculum to life.

You will have good organisational and interpersonal skills; those with experience of working in a scientific environment will have an advantage. Expertise in physics or biology would be an advantage. You will be required to act as a first aider within this area of the school.

How to apply:

Please contact the HR team by emailing: [e-mail]

To apply, please visit our website: Kesgrave High School.

Closing date:

9am, 6 June 2025.

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