Science Technician

The Ongar Academy, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AN

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  1 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week Term Time plus 5 inset days Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £9,116 - £9,255
• Pay scale: Scale 3, point 4 - 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable, technician to support the Science Department.

Are you organised with a knowledge of Health and Safety and the ability to prepare, store and dispose of chemicals safely in a laboratory environment.  Responsibilities will include helping across the science department at Moulsham High School with a range of duties. You will need to provide relevant equipment, resources, and chemicals to support classroom practical lessons, plus the setting up of apparatus as requested.    

Visits to the school prior to application are welcome and can be arranged using the contact details below.    

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not suitable for anyone who has been barred in any way from working with children.   

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This 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 successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description Person Specification - Science Technician.pdf - 218 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Ongar Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 511 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ongar Academy website
• Email address: Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ongar-academy

At The Ongar Academy we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence for all our young people. We passionately believe in supporting every young person regardless of their background or ability and are invested in ensuring every young person achieves their potential.

The Ongar Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

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