Ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? Orchards Academy is looking for a proactive Science Technician to join our team on a full-time, term-time basis (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
At TKAT, we champion our "Be Who You Are" ethos —we don't expect you to have experience in every single element on day one, and we will provide the support you need to succeed your way.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Prepare apparatus, equipment, and chemical solutions for practical lessons.
- Maintain a safe environment adhering to CLEAPSS and COSHH guidelines.
- Manage stock control and accurate equipment inventories.
What You'll Need: You should have a good general education (including GCSE English, Maths, and a Science subject) , practical laboratory experience , and a professional, "can-do" attitude.
The working basis of this role is 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time + inset days. Please let us know on your application if you would require any other working patten, i.e part-time hours, etc.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
