Science Technician
Wellsway School, Bristol, BS31 1PH6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a permanent role, working 37 hours a week Term Time Only + 2 days This advert is for full time but part time will be considered.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual salary £22,738
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for someone who:
• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work
• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
• Has academic and technical qualifications, i.e., Level 3-4 in BTEC/HNC/HND in Chemistry – or equivalent
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
What the school offers its staff
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Wellsway School and IKB Academy, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.
Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
Find out more about what it’s like to work with usat:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
Further information about the job
Wellsway School and IKB Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and values-driven Science Technician to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist assistance in the preparation of classrooms, laboratories, and workshops for use by staff and pupils ensuring a safe, tidy, and healthy working environment is provided at all times.
You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.
About Wellsway School and IKB Academy
Wellsway School is a well-established secondary school in Keynsham with a strong academic tradition and inclusive ethos. It provides students with a high-quality education and a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests, leadership skills, and character.
IKB Academy in Keynsham is a small and specialist secondary school with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education. It provides a unique and supportive environment for students who are passionate about practical, real-world learning and career preparation.
Wellsway School and IKB Academy are proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.
Commitment to safeguarding
Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wellsway School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1325 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Wellsway School website
- Email address
- rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
A successful, high-performing 11-18 mixed comprehensive that is popular and over-subscribed, with almost 1300 students on roll. The school is set on the east side of Keynsham, eight miles north-west of Bath and seven miles south-east of Bristol and we are fortunate to have a large, semi-rural setting with excellent transport links for students and staff. Having been part of the Wellsway Multi-Academy Trust since it was founded has already brought many benefits to the school community and a real strength of the trust is its cross phase nature, allowing us to work with leaders with a wide range of experiences and students across all the age ranges.
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