Science Technician
Suffolk County CouncilFelixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom, East of England
Overview
This is a local council role with Suffolk County Council based in Felixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
- Felixstowe School
- Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9QR
- Salary: £26,427 - £26,846 per annum (pro rata), Actual £8,958 - £9,100 per annum, NJC (National Joint Council) Pay scale 3, SP 5 - 6
- Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference: 5645
Felixstowe School is looking for a Science Technician to undertake general preparation for the Science Department.
- Preparing apparatus and materials required during science lessons.
- Become familiar with a wide variety of equipment, it’s location and use.
- Work with chemicals as directed, observing appropriate Health and Safety measures.
- Measure out materials, carry out simple calculations and make up solutions.
- Clear away apparatus and materials after lessons.
- Check, clean, wash-up and put away.
- Assist in maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Assist with plant and animal husbandry.
- Assist with stock control, including record keeping and documentation.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Candidate Information Pack (pdf).
If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact Katy Cartwright by either calling 01394 288228. or emailing kcartwright@fxs.org.uk
Please complete your application by visiting Unity Schools Partnership’s career website.
Closing date: 9.00 am, 23 October 2026.
We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date.
Applications must be submitted online via the Unity Schools Partnership careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part time or as a job share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups.
How this role compares
There are 3,980 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 216 of them in East of England.
Suffolk County Council has 102 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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