Science Technician

Are you passionate about science and love hands-on learning Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is looking for an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our high-performing incredibly supportive science department. Whether you are a promising junior tech starting your career or an experienced pro looking for a great team this is a fantastic role with genuine room to grow.

Why Youll Love This Role

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a term-time schedule that fits around your life.
• Flexibility: Work 18.5 hours per week across three days. Tuesdays and Thursdays are set but we can be flexible on your third day!
• A Winning Team: Join a successful collaborative department where your ideas and expertise are genuinely valued.

What Youll Do

As our go-to practical expert you will bring science lessons to life by:

• Preparing chemical solutions setting up dynamic apparatus and getting experiments ready for action.
• Delivering collecting and managing equipment so practical lessons run seamlessly.
• Maintaining high safety standards by managing stores equipment care and resource coordination.
• Collaborating with teachers to offer advice and support on curriculum practicals.

What Were Looking For

• An A-Level in Science (or equivalent) and/or relevant industry experience.
• Strong organisational skills and a sharp eye for safety and detail.
• A proactive team-first attitude and a passion for supporting practical education.

Ready to make a real impact in the lab Wed love to receive your application!

At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet were more than just a good school - were a dynamic community dedicated to getting the best out of every student. Serving a diverse student body from ages 11-18 our vision is built on three core values: Be Ready Work Hard Be Nice.

We provide a stimulating learning environment with a curriculum that offers a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications. Our modern facilities include outstanding sports amenities and well-equipped classrooms and labs all supported by excellent ICT resources.

Our ambition is to ensure every student reaches their full potential leaving us as a courteous confident and capable young person fully prepared for university or their chosen career. We achieve this through a varied program of extracurricular activities student leadership opportunities and targeted support for students of all abilities.

As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust we benefit from a network of highly successful leaders and a commitment to investing in our staff. We are also on track for an Outstanding Ofsted result click here to read the full article.

For more information about us click here to visit our website.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If youd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy please dont hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): / 0.

To support your application we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what were looking for.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.