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- Old Buckenham Hall School
- Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7PH
- Salary: Competitive
- Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5284
Old Buckenham Hall School is looking for an experienced Science and DT Technician to provide high-quality technical support and ensure the safe, efficient delivery of the curriculum.
You will play a pivotal role in inspiring young pupils by enabling engaging, hands-on practical activities while maintaining an organised and safe laboratory environment. You will provide technical support to teaching staff and students, ensuring practical science lessons are engaging, safe, and well-resourced. You will work closely with teachers and fellow technicians to prepare equipment and materials, maintain laboratories, support practical activities, and contribute to the smooth running of the department.
This position is part-time for 20 hours, term-time only, but exact hours and days can be flexible.
Responsibilities All staff, contractors, volunteers have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the school which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.
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How to Apply
For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found on our website.
Closing Date Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Closing date: 1 pm, 31 August 2026.
Please Note
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches (including the dark web) and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. To find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.
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We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
Charity Registration Number: 5287.
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