Science Technician

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Ipswich is seeking to hire a Science Technician to support the Science Department starting September 2025. This role involves practical support for lessons in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Candidates with good organizational and interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in a scientific environment. The position offers flexible hours between 16-30 per week over the school year, with a competitive pro-rata salary.

Qualifications

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a scientific environment is preferred but not essential.
• Understanding of Physics or Biology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to the Science Department.
• Manage resources needed for practical lessons.
• Act as a First Aider within the school.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

• Kesgrave High School
• Address: Ipswich, IP5 2PB
• Salary: £25,185 - £28,412 pro rata (£17,410 - £19,454 per annum, based on 30 hours)
• Hours: 16-30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, Required from September 2025
• Reference: 7692
  
  
  

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, although scientific experience is not essential. Understanding of Physics or Biology would be an advantage. You will be required to act as First Aider within this area of the school.

The post is needed through the school week, and we are open to candidate who wish to work from 16-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year. Discussion as to the nature of working hours will be explored at interview.

For more information and how to apply:

For further details visit our website (Kesgrave School) , for details on how to apply.

Closing date: 9am, 14 August 2025

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