Science Technician

Ely College; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training support

Employee wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on benefits

Job summary

Ely College invites applications for a Science Technician to join our Support Team on a part-time basis. The role supports science teaching across the curriculum within Meridian Trust, contributing to a well-resourced learning environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong educational background, good IT skills, and a professional, confidential approach. Flexible hours, reliability, and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Good educational background with subject knowledge.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Experience in the education sector or with young people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT skills.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with initiative.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and flexible hours.

Skills

Educational background

Multi-tasking

Education sector experience

MS Office

Teamwork / independence

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Timekeeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this Role

Vacancy for Science Technician

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4, Points 3-5 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.

Hours of work: 14.8 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

We are now looking to appoint a Science Technician within our Support Team who share our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidates as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and part of our wider Meridian Trust family.

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background with experience of subject background
• A multi-tasker who is able to work calmly under pressure
• Experience of working in the education sector or with young people
  
• Knowledge of using different IT software such as Microsoft Office
  
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
  
• Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
  
• Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Closing date for applications: 16th November 2026

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.