About this role
• Stradbroke High School • Address: Eye, Suffolk IP21 5JN • Salary: £26,427 - £28,153 per annum pro rata (£15,358 - £16,653 actual) • Hours: Part Time, 25 hours per week, term time plus one week • Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible • Reference: 5524 Stradbroke High School is an exceptional community school with a real family feel. As one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high standards of education with high levels of pastoral care. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for students and proudly fulfils SET’s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour and conduct. We are seeking to appoint a passionate Science Technician and First Aid Coordinator to join our flourishing Science Department to support and maintain the laboratory, preparation room, equipment and consumables. The post-holder will possess sound knowledge and experience in a science-based work environment AND coordinate our first aid provision. You will:
• have the ability to solve straightforward problems • be able to exchange information with pupils, teachers and other technicians • use hand-eye co-ordination and dexterity in the preparation of materials or use of equipment • work from instructions, but makes minor decisions involving the use of initiative • report problems to a line manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods. • be responsible for careful use of expensive equipment • keep basic financial records • ensure adequate first aid supplies, arrange training for staff, liaise with trip leaders to provide medical information, provide first aid for students and arrange staff first aid rota. If you have qualifications and previous experience required for a Science Technician and First Aid Coordinator, please get in touch. For more information Please read the Job Description (Word). How to apply Please complete your application by visiting Sapientia Trust’s website. Closing date: 1pm, 23 October 2026 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.