Science Technician

Alderman Peel High School; Wells-Next-the-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alderman Peel High School invites applications to join a supportive science department within The Wensum Trust. The role offers our dedicated team the chance to contribute to the practical curriculum and bring the joy of science to life.

Training is available and prior experience in related fields would be beneficial as you work with experienced colleagues. We value wellbeing and staff development, offering opportunities to grow within a caring school community that prioritises student

Job description

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 roles 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.

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.