Science Technician

Science Technician

Location:

Norwich NR14 7QP

Salary:
Scale 7 - 11 £ 26,403 - £28,142 FTE (£18,406 - £19,967 pro rata)

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Term Time Plus One Week, 30 Hours per 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 organization, compliance and development of the Science department. The Science Technician team work with the Science teachers and wider technician team as well as the Trust H&S team. Previous experience working as a Science Technician is not a requirement of the role. We are able to train the suitable applicant to be able to fulfil duties

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

• Have a genuine and keen interest in Science;
• Possess a high degree of organisational ability;
• Resourcefulness and the ability to act on initiative;
• To be aware of COSHH regulations.

• GCSE pass at C or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Be familiar with scientific equipment;
• Computer literate - able to use Word and Excel.
• Experience of working in a laboratory would be a benefit although full training will be given.

Final date to receive applications will be - Monday 11th May 2026

Interview date - Wednesday 13th May 2026

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.