1. One Sixth Form - Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3SU
2. £23,114 - £25,979 pro rata (£20,627 - £23,183 per annum)
3. 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
4. Permanent
5. Reference: 5732
6. Required as soon as possible
We are seeking a Science Technician to provide excellent support to our students and staff. This support includes the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment, the provision of technical advice, the preparation of resources, and assisting with practical classes and carrying out demonstrations as required.
If you are highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, and independent yet a strong team player, we would encourage you to consider becoming part of our enthusiastic and dynamic team.
You will be expected to solve varied problems and develop solutions using analytical, judgmental, creative and developmental skills. All staff are expected to work together be flexible, adaptable and respond to the changing demands within One. Experience of school/college A-level technician work is preferred, with the ability or enthusiasm to support all sciences.
We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
7. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
8. Family-friendly policies and flexible working
9. Access to our employee assistance programme
10. Employee wellbeing initiatives
11. Free Parking
12. Canteen
13. Company Events
14. Memberships and discounts. Employees can sign up for various membership cards and discount schemes
15. Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
16. Funded Subject Course Development for your Role
17. Range of Staff communities, including EDI and Neurodiverse Communities
18. Career Progression Opportunities Available
Suffolk Academies Trust is currently comprised of One Sixth Form College in Ipswich and Abbeygate Sixth Form College in Bury St Edmunds. Together with West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, we have formed the Eastern Education Group, which is a collective of visionary post-16 education providers. Sharing the same ambitious strategic aims, we are committed to providing outstanding vocational and academic excellence to over 15,000 students across the region.
As a college, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.