Science Technician
Science Technician
Location: Norfolk
Salary: £18,406 - £19,967 per annum, including an allocation for holiday pay (FTE £26,403 - £28,142 pa)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term time plus one week (30hrs per week)
Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Interview Date: Monday 22 June 2026
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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The personal competencies expected of all School support staff are:
- 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.
Planning and Preparation
- Prepare and assemble apparatus and components for demonstration, class practical work, assessments and examinations. To prepare solutions and materials.
- Install, test and calibrate both existing and new equipment.
- Construct and devise equipment to meet the changing needs of practical programmes, including the manufacture of teaching aids.
- Adapt apparatus and basic storage facilities.
- Construct and maintain the plug-in peripheral equipment for computers and electronic measuring devices.
- Ensure that equipment, materials and apparatus, including teaching aids, are maintained in a serviceable and safe condition.
- Undertake repairs when necessary and, where applicable, recommend or arrange outside repairs, replacement or maintenance.
- Ensure that any scientific debris or hazardous materials/spills are removed from the sinks, benchtops and other areas to provide a safe environment for cleaning staff and others.
- Deal with spillages/emergencies during practical activities.
- Ensure that gas and water taps are turned off, and that electrical connections, chemical solutions and other materials are left stored in a safe and secure condition, ready for re-use.
- Monitor the condition and stock levels of all apparatus, reagents and materials with regard to shelf life, safety and economy by undertaking regular checks.
- Diagnose faults and take necessary action accordingly, including proposing alternatives for damaged/faulty equipment.
- Ensure that appropriate levels of stock are maintained to meet the requirements of the department.
- Ensure that residues and outdated stock are disposed of in a safe, efficient manner.
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