DT & Science Technician

Alde Valley Academy, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BG

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,567.00 - £22,256.00 Annually (Actual) £25,185 - £25,989 FTE

DT & Science Technician job summary

Alde Valley Academy are seeking a committed, friendly and reliable DT & Science Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious school community where your contribution will make a visible difference to students’ experiences every day.

As our DT & Science Technician, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across both curriculum areas. Working closely with teaching staff, you will prepare materials, equipment and resources for practical lessons, maintain safe and organised learning environments, and contribute to engaging classroom experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity. Previous experience in a technician role is welcomed but not essential as training and support will be provided.

We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best they can be. At Alde Valley Academy, every day offers the chance to Aspire and Achieve together. As part of our community, you’ll be embraced by colleagues who Lead with Kindness, champion your growth, and celebrate every milestone. Here, Stronger Together isn’t just a slogan, it’s how we work: mentoring one another, sharing expertise in collaborative planning, and offering tailored professional development that helps you thrive at every stage of your career. 

We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a safe environment for our pupils and families. 

Our ideal applicant will: 

• Have an interest in Science, Design and Technology, engineering or practical learning environments

• Be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities

• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Demonstrate attention to detail and a strong commitment to health and safety

• Be confident working independently and as part of a team

• Be able to form positive relationships within the team and wider school community 

We offer: 

• A welcoming and supportive staff team

• A pleasant working environment

• Access to our on-site fitness suite and free after-school Pilates and spin classes to support health and wellbeing

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent opportunities for development

• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College

• Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution

• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice

• Shopping and leisure discounts

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alde Valley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alde Valley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alde-valley-academy

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