Science Technician

The Wensum Trust; Wells-Next-the-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Wensum Trust is recruiting a part-time Science Technician at Alderman Peel High School in Wells-next-the-Sea. The role supports the science department's practical work, with two co-Heads of department and a fellow science technician, and involves assisting with labs, equipment and storage.

Salary is £13,807 per year (actual) for 3 days a week, with 22.5 hours per week, term time plus one week. The closing date is 5 November 2026 and start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in this field or a related field would be of benefit, but training will be available.

Responsibilities

• Support practical science lessons and lab preparations.
• Assist with equipment storage and stock management.

Job description

Science Technician at Alderman Peel High School

Job Reference#EDV/2026/APHS/38312

Job CategoryProfessional & Support | Science Technician

LocationMarket Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1RB

Contract TypePermanent

Contract TermPart-Time

Salary£13,807.00 Annually (Actual)
3 days per week - flexible

Hours Per Week22.5

Weeks Per YearTerm Time plus one week

Closing DateMidnight, Thu 5th Nov, 2026

Start DateAs soon as possible

Positions Available1

Interview Date(s)TBA

About this Role

As part of The Wensum Trust, we believe that our shared duty is to help every child to develop into high achieving, confident, healthy, caring and resilient members of their family and community. We want our schools to be healthy environments where both children and staff can develop and where strong, positive relationships are key. Our school, therefore, practices a relational approach with children, our families and our communities. We are particularly interested in working with people who share Our Qualities; who will work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.

At Alderman Peel High School, we live by the values of Ambition, Pride, Happiness and Success. Our vision is to create an inspirational school environment where all members of our community are able to thrive. APHS was inspected in July 2026 and achieved "Exceptional" for Personal Development and Well-being, as the only school in Norfolk to currently hold an exceptional inspection judgement. We are now looking towards our next phase of development and we would like you to become part of this journey.

You would be joining a highly supportive staff team in a key department. Our team of dedicated science teachers benefit from dedicated science labs and good preparation and storage space. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the practical curriculum and bring the joy of science to life. You would be supported by two co-Heads of department, a fellow full-time Science technician. Prior experience in this field or a related field would be of benefit, but training will be available.

Being a part of The Wensum Trust's family of schools offers employees unique experiences to work alongside our strategic partners and to collaborate with a wider network of staff. We believe in investing in employees as individuals, by providing training opportunities that help to develop both existing and new skill sets, to encourage career progression at all levels.

We value our staff and are committed to supporting their wellbeing. We have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which all staff can access 24 hours a day. The EAP provides counselling services, legal information and guidance, musculoskeletal services and online resources such as nutrition diaries, healthy eating plans, personal coaching questionnaires and tools and fitness programmes.

We care about bringing together the most able people, to help us achieve our vision of providing a rounded education for children, quality support for their families and opportunities to enrich our communities.

For further information on this vacancy and our school, please contact Matt Hardman on [e-mail]

Safer Recruitment

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.