Science TechnicianEDV/2025/OEA/12956

Ormiston Academies Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading educational Trust as a Science Technician, where you'll enhance science education and support students' learning in a caring environment. This role involves preparing equipment and maintaining laboratories, fostering a positive educational experience. Enjoy a supportive community and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but training provided.
• Ability to inspire students and contribute to school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, chemicals, and specimens for practical sessions.
• Support staff with safe equipment use.
• Maintain laboratories for cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Flexibility

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a Science Technician to play a key role in enhancing the quality of science education and encouraging our students to realize their full potential. You will work with a highly professional team to provide efficient and effective support to colleagues and students. Experience would be preferred; however, training and support will be provided by the science team and Trust.

Our School Environment

Endeavour students are warm, welcoming, and willing to push themselves to succeed. Our staff are committed to providing a caring yet challenging environment in which young people can learn, develop, and achieve their full potential. Our curriculum is broad, rich, and flexible, supporting students through various courses of study. Additionally, we offer a broad enrichment program, and all staff are encouraged to participate. We are dedicated to ongoing professional development, offering excellent in-house CPD and a supportive, positive working atmosphere.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are our greatest asset, and we exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school, for every child. Joining us means being part of a purpose-driven role that makes a real impact.

At Ormiston, staff enjoy:

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of a long-standing Trust focused on enabling children and young people to thrive.
• Work for a Trust recognized nationally for its impact on disadvantaged children—a rewarding and stimulating career challenging staff to excel for the pupils we serve.
• Being part of a supportive community with bespoke support from a network of professionals committed to community engagement.
• A supportive environment for career growth, including professional development, flexible working, and benefits.

About You

Our students are diligent, respectful, and eager to learn. We seek a proactive, flexible individual with excellent communication skills across all platforms, who maintains high expectations for learning, achievement, and behavior. The candidate should contribute to school improvement, inspire students, and embody our ethos and values.

The role involves working 22.5 hours per week (days negotiable), 39 weeks per year, including one week of professional development for all staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, chemicals, and specimens for practical sessions and exams.
• Support staff with the safe use of equipment.
• Maintain laboratories, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Assist with storage and stock control, adhering to health and safety policies.
• Report shortages or repairs needed for equipment to the Head of Department.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What We Offer

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits.
• Support from a high-performing team and a Trust-wide subject network.
• A focus on staff wellbeing.
• Pension scheme and on-site parking.

For full details, please see the job description. We welcome informal inquiries or visits—please contact [e-mail].

If you believe you have the right skills and want to join a great team, please apply before the deadline. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview early or close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Flexible working options will be considered.

All successful applicants will undergo suitability checks in line with KCSIE, including identity, right to work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition checks, two references, and an enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For guidance, see this link.