9 Permanent, Scientific jobs in Ipswich

Part-time (minimum 2 full days per week), term-time only We are seeking to appoint an approachable, efficient and pro-active Science Laboratory Technician to join a friendly team of teachers and technicians in the Senior School Science Department from September 2025. You will be responsible for the preparation of resources for practical lessons to support the delivery of the science curriculum. You will also be responsible for stock control and maintenance within the preparation areas. Awareness of Health and Safety regulations relevant to a laboratory environment is essential. Training may be available for the right candidate. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the study of Science within the School for all pupils from Years 7-13. This can include setting up experiments or occasionally, directly assisting teaching staff or pupils with the running of a demonstration or class practical.
• To prepare staff requirements and to put them in place in good time for lessons (members of staff should produce a list of their requirements in advance)
• To remove items from laboratories as soon as possible after lessons and to clear and wipe down the teachers' and pupils' benches
• To clean, maintain and replace apparatus
• Ordering apparatus, books and stationery with due regard to the departmental budget
• Top up laboratory consumables such as paper towels, splints, matches etc.
• To oversee stocks of textbooks and stationery and to control and order as appropriate
• To assist with assessment data entry and the administration of assessment material
• To oversee and maintain stocks of past questions, assessed practicals and to replenish as necessary
• To carry out departmental photocopying and assist with display material
• To be aware of, support and help to implement the various safety regulations, including COSHH (training can be given).
HOURS OF WORK, SALARY AND BENEFITS
• The hours of work are 8 hours per day during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per annum), over 2 full days per week.
• There may be some occasional hours required during the school holidays, to be agreed with the postholder and dependent on the requirements of the department, and some slightly longer days when demand is high.
• The hours to be worked are as follows:
8.00 am - 5.00 pm, with an unpaid 15 minute morning break and a 45 minute lunch break each day. This is a total of 8 hours per day, 16 hours per week, during Ipswich School term time.
• There may be some flexibility with start and finish times.
• Please note you are always expected to work your normal hours on the two days prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term each year, and on the INSET day (currently in February each year). These days are staff INSET days for training and development activities and they are included in the definition of Ipswich School term time.
• The salary for this post is £8,478 per annum (for the actual working hours as outlined above). The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times.
• After 3+ years' service with the School you may be entitled to fee remission.
• You will have access to Smarthealth, the School's wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support.
• After 3 months' service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and you will receive x3 death in service benefits.
• Free lunch is provided in the Dining Hall during term time and staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
• The School runs an appraisal scheme for its support staff to assist in the review and development of their role and you will participate in this scheme.
CLOSING DATE AND INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENTS Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format please contact us. We would encourage you to download a full job description and application form from our website https://www.ipswich.school/contact-us/working-at-ipswich-school/vacancies/ Completed application forms should be returned by noon on 29th May 2025 to: Jem Cranfield, Director of Human Resources, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG. Please mark the envelope Private and Confidential or email: hr@ipswich.school. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date and interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 2nd June 2025 when we may also ask candidates to undergo a competency assessment.


• The hours of work are 8 hours per day during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per annum), over 2 full days per week.
• There may be some occasional hours required during the school holidays, to be agreed with the postholder and dependent on the requirements of the department, and some slightly longer days when demand is high.
• The hours to be worked are as follows:
8.00 am - 5.00 pm, with an unpaid 15 minute morning break and a 45 minute lunch break each day. This is a total of 8 hours per day, 16 hours per week, during Ipswich School term time.
• There may be some flexibility with start and finish times.
• Please note you are always expected to work your normal hours on the two days prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term each year, and on the INSET day (currently in February each year). These days are staff INSET days for training and development activities and they are included in the definition of Ipswich School term time.
• The salary for this post is £8,478 per annum (for the actual working hours as outlined above). The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times.
• After 3+ years' service with the School you may be entitled to fee remission.
• You will have access to Smarthealth, the School's wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support.
• After 3 months' service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and you will receive x3 death in service benefits.
• Free lunch is provided in the Dining Hall during term time and staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
• The School runs an appraisal scheme for its support staff to assist in the review and development of their role and you will participate in this scheme.