Ipswich School – Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG £8,478 per annum 16 hours per week, 35 weeks per year Part Time Permanent Reference: 0215 Required from September 2025 We are seeking to appoint an approachable, efficient and pro-active Science Laboratory Technician to join a friendly team of teachers and technicians in the Senior School Science Department from September 2025. You will be responsible for the preparation of resources for practical lessons to support the delivery of the science curriculum. You will also be responsible for stock control and maintenance within the preparation areas. Awareness of Health and Safety regulations relevant to a laboratory environment is essential. Training may be available for the right candidate. Further details The hours to be worked are as follows: 8am – 5pm, with an unpaid 15-minute morning break and a 45 minute lunch break each day. This is a total of 8 hours per day, 16 hours per week, during Ipswich School term time. There may be some flexibility with start and finish times. Please note you are always expected to work your normal hours on the two days prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term each year, and on the INSET day (currently in February each year). The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times We can offer you: Entitlement to fee remission after 3 years of service. Access to Smarthealth, the School’s wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support After 3 months’ service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and you will receive x3 death in service benefit Free lunch is provided in the dining hall during term time and staff are able to use the school’s swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations). For more information Please read the full Job Description (pdf) before applying. To find out more about us, please visit our website (ipswich.school). Please contact the HR Team by either calling 01473 408300 or by emailing hr@ipswich.school for an informal discussion or for further details about this role. How to apply To apply, please complete an application by visiting the vacancies page of our website (ipswich.school/contact-us/vacancies) and return either by email to hr@ipswich.school or by post to; Jem Cranfield, Director of Human Resources, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG. Please mark the envelope with ‘Private and Confidential’. Closing date: 12pm, 29 May 2025 Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.