Science Technician

Position

• Salary - Support Staff Scale 7–11, £18,406 - £19,967 actual pa (£26,403 - £28,142 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week

Framingham Earl High School has over 100 staff dedicated to providing a First Class education. The School prides itself in delivering education through strong academic lessons and a nurturing ethos which encapsulates a wide range of community and co-curricular links. The School’s most recent Ofsted in 2022 resulted in a rating of “Good”. GCSE results in 2024 put us in the top schools in Norfolk with 79% gaining Grade 4 plus and 57% gaining Grade 5 plus in English and Maths.

Framingham Earl High School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy Trust with 13 Primary and 9 Secondary schools.

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Science Technician to assist in the organisation, compliance and development of the Science department. The Science Technician works with the Science teachers and the wider technician team as well as the Trust H&S team. Previous experience working as a Science Technician is not required; suitable applicants will be trained.

The first six months of employment constitute a probationary period. The Trust may terminate employment during this period with one week’s written notice and may extend the probationary period up to an additional six months. During probation the applicant’s performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored.

Contact the Headteacher’s PA, Miss Helen Slater, for further information or to arrange a school tour.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all applicants must be prepared for checks to confirm suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In line with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought for short‑listed candidates before interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (or Enhanced DBS check with barred list). Applicants should declare any convictions or cautions by following guidance on the Ministry of Justice website.