School Science Technician - Part Time
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
17 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £10,340.59 - £10,668.96 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 2 - SCP 3 - 5 (FTE £24027 - £24790)
School Science Technician - Part Time job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
We are looking for a committed and motivated Science Technician to join our brilliant Science faculty at Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy.
Working part time 19 hours per week during term time (Wednesday and Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 12noon), you will be supporting our teaching staff with practical lessons by planning, setting up and storing resources making sure that everything is safe, tidy and adheres to health and safety legislation and good practice.
Our motto – Lucere Aude (Dare To Shine) – truly reflects what we hope for, for all of our students. We want to instil confidence, ambition and a determination to succeed. Our students will leave OBA as forward-thinking young adults who have the skills and knowledge to have a successful and rewarding life, full of opportunity. Our sponsor, our governors, our staff and our students all feel an immense sense of pride to be a part of OBA. It is our time to shine.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
About you
Working as a team with our current Science Technician, you will consistently meet the demands of the Science Department, supporting high-quality learning opportunities to our staff and students. Ideally you will have relevant work experience and good subject knowledge along with an awareness of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices.
To speak to someone about this role, or to arrange a tour of our academy, please email your contact details and availability to recruitment@ob-ac.co.uk
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us and help shape the future of our students, we encourage you to apply today! The closing date for applications is 17 August 2025. Early applications are welcomed, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all students are able to learn in an environment which is both safe and supportive, whilst recognising the individual needs of all our students.
In order to support the safeguarding work undertaken here at the academy, we have a dedicated safeguarding team who are available should you or your child have concerns about any safeguarding issues.
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.
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- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 829 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
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- School website
- Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy website
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