Science Technician

Science Technician

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: Ark Support Scale 5, Pay Points 5 - 12: £24,790 - £27,711 (pro rata)

Actual starting salary: £21,870.31. Pay is spread evenly over 12 months, this does not include the cost of living increase set by the Government for 2025-26.

Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only plus 1 extra week (40 weeks per year)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 23:59 on 02 November 2025

Applications will be reviewed as submitted therefore the school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support our successful and committed Science department who offer a combined program to all students and triple science to the most able.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dependable and conscientious person to join our technician team. As a Science Technician, the successful candidate will support our teachers in delivering high quality practical work and maintain excellent standards of health and safety in all areas of the department across both of our campuses.

Our standards are high, and we need someone who can be a team player and flexible when supporting other colleagues with the ability to be resilient, calm and professional under pressure.

For more information about the role, please read the information pack which includes a job description and person specification available to download from the application website.

As the ideal candidate you:

•  Will have experience, knowledge or a keen interest in a Science related field
•  Can be flexible, enthusiastic, well organised, adaptable with an eye for detail
• Will have knowledge of COSHH procedures and CLEAPSS or Health & Safety involving hazardous substances
• Will be able to deal with minor incidents including first aid and undertake training
• Will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with young people and adults

How to apply:

Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting to complete an online application form. Please ensure you complete your application fully.

Please note we are unable to accept applications via CV. We will also be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged. You will be able to pause, save and log back in to complete your application up until the vacancy closes.

To find out more about our school, please visit our website: www.arkalexandra.org 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact HR on [email protected]   

We are aiming to create one of the top performing schools in the UK right here in Hastings.  

Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular Church of England secondary school in Hastings. We operate a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model, which brings with it unique opportunities for career growth and development. The school is on an exciting and rapid journey of improvement which is underpinned by research and best practice. We place primacy on traditional values: discipline, courtesy and respect. Our students are smart and ready to learn and thrive. We are a strict no mobile phone school.   

As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools. 

Visit arkalexandra.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.