Science Technician

North Cambridge Academy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required as soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 March 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: £13,674.41 - £14,108.65 Annually (Actual) £24,027 - £24,790 (FTE)

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

Salary: Meridian Trust Support Staff Pay Table – Grade 4, Points 3-5,

Hours of work: 38 weeks per year, 25 hours per week

North Cambridge Academy has an exciting opportunity for a confident and capable Science Technician to provide exceptional support to teaching staff and pupils. This post provides an opportunity to work in a school where staff make a REAL difference to the lives of young people.

The Opportunity

• To support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning in Science,
• To work with a professional, supportive and committed team of Science teachers.
• A great chance to work with a team committed to achieve high standards.

The ideal candidate

• Able to work to deadlines, plan and prioritise own workload
• Ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development.
• Reliable, conscientious with good work ethic.

About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013 and since then we are a rapidly, improving, expanding secondary school in Cambridge, at the heart of its diverse community, where every child is known, valued and supported.

Our school has been categorised as "Good" by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award.

North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, and to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom.

For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st April - 9am

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date of this advert.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Early applications are encouraged.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About North Cambridge Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Cambridge Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-cambridge-academy

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