Technician (Food & Science)
Trinity Academy, Bristol, BS7 9BY18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2025
Closing date
14 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week between 08.00 and 3.30. There is some flexibility as to days and how these hours are distributed but a Friday is preferred as one day. To be discussed at interview. The post is term time only with up to 15 hours of holiday working
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SCP 17 - 21 FTE £25,819 - £28,620 Actual £9,056 - £10,039
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills and personal attributes:
(Personal competencies, qualities, attitude and behaviours that will allow you to perform effectively in the role, ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people)
Essential for this role:
Outstanding accuracy whilst meeting challenging deadlines.
A background in science or food technology.
An ability to meet multiple requests for information in a calm and professional manner.
Excellent organisational and general administrative skills, e.g.recording, filing, prioritising.
Excellent IT skills especially in the areas of databases and spreadsheets, and comfortable with the use of IT as an integral and essential tool.
Ability to prioritise own workload and deliver to deadlines.
Ability to work on own initiative and not require constant supervision.
Ability to work as part of a team and support others.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate effectively, especially face to face and via email and telephone.
Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to problems to identify solutions and opportunities.
You are likely to have:
Commitment to excellence and desire for continual improvement.
A knowledge and interest in the education environment.
You may have:
Recent experience as a Technician, preferably within a school environment.
Knowledge of First Aid procedures.
Knowledge and qualifications:
(Professional, technical or academic qualifications that you have achieved relevant to this role)
Essential for this role:
Excellent literacy, numeracy & accuracy.
Proficiency in using IT systems.
You are likely to have:
Degree or equivalent
You may have:
Knowledge of best laboratory practice, including CLEAPSS guidelines
Experience:
(Please draw upon experience and achievements gained through paid employment, voluntary work or personal life experience relevant to this role)
Essential for this role:
General laboratory experience.
Experience of working on a number of tasks simultaneously and managing time effectively to maintain progress.
You are likely to have:
Experience of work in a school environment.
Experience of working as a Science Technician.
Experience of working with children or young people.
What the school offers its staff
Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding‘ Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)
“This is an ambitious school that wants the very best for its pupils, both academically and pastorally”.
“The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils”
“Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. The school is calm and orderly because pupils understand the rules and routines in place.”
The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.53)
We believe in our leaders - we do not micro manage
We develop our people
We have hardworking staff and students who want to do well
Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
Schemes of work fully resourced and ready
Continuing Professional and Leadership development
Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
Onsite parking or easy access via public transport or onsite parking.
Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
All new staff are automatically enrolled in the LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
Considerable opportunity for career development both within the school and across the Cathedral Schools Trust.
A commitment to your professional development. As a growing school there is considerable opportunity for career development both within the school and across the Cathedral Schools Trust.
Further information about the job
How to apply
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
Please complete our application form by Midnight on Sunday 14th September 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Wednesday 24th September at Trinity Academy
All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date
We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Trinity Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 946 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Trinity Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@trinityacademybristol.org
- Phone number
- 0117 4509379
Trinity Academy is a highly oversubscribed free school that opened in 2019. We are a values based community that focuses on the learning of all students and staff, that cares deeply for our young people and each other and that is committed to co-curricular enrichment. Our stated goal is to be a +1 school for progress and as such, we are looking for a highly motivated, professional and well qualified teacher and leader to join us in our mission.
Why choose Trinity Academy?
Consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching
Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co planning
Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
Schemes of work fully resourced and ready
Arranging a visit to Trinity Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@trinityacademybristol.org.
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