About This Role
If you are someone who is passionate about their job, enjoys working with young people and is determined to make a real difference to the children, then this could be the role for you.
Our dedicated Science Technicians play a vital role in supporting the work of the faculty and we now have an excellent opportunity available to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in influencing positive learning outcomes for our students.
This role requires a Science Technician to join the team for 37 hours per week, term‑time (39 working weeks per year).
As a Science Technician, you would be involved in the preparation of practical scientific activities, maintenance of scientific apparatus and contributing to the upkeep and organisation of resources. As well as having an interest in science, you will be a well‑organised team player with the ability to prioritise your workload and a can‑do approach. Previous experience in a laboratory and/or educational context is desirable.
The ability to remain calm and courteous, friendly yet professional under the pressures of working in a very demanding and constantly changing environment is imperative. This post will require considerable flexibility in working hours and styles and a willingness to undertake training to meet the varying demands of the role.
Being a smaller school, we know our students inside‑out and always put them at the heart of our decisions. We work exceptionally hard to provide a student‑centred, personalised, and innovative learning environment preparing our students with the character and leadership skills to lead happy, healthy, and successful futures. We are firmly dedicated to our values of social action, ambition, pride, and resilience which emanate through our academy on a daily basis.
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to progress your career.
- Pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution.
- Pro rata salary allowing for 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (for non‑term time only staff), rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service.
- Lifestyle benefits offering significant savings on a wide range of shopping, leisure and travel outlets.
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
- Free parking.
Please see the job description for full information about the role.
You are welcome to contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. Please contact
If you want to work with a great team of staff and students, and feel that you have the right skills, please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
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