Science Technician in Swanscombe

Are you passionate about science and love hands-on learning? Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is looking for an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our high-performing, incredibly supportive science department. Whether you are a promising junior tech starting your career or an experienced pro looking for a great team, this is a fantastic role with genuine room to grow.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a term-time schedule that fits around your life.
• Flexibility: Work 18.5 hours per week across three days. Tuesdays and Thursdays are set, but we can be flexible on your third day!
• A Winning Team: Join a successful, collaborative department where your ideas and expertise are genuinely valued.

What You’ll Do

As our go-to practical expert, you will bring science lessons to life by:

• Preparing chemical solutions, setting up dynamic apparatus, and getting experiments ready for action.
• Delivering, collecting, and managing equipment so practical lessons run seamlessly.
• Maintaining high safety standards by managing stores, equipment care, and resource coordination.
• Collaborating with teachers to offer advice and support on curriculum practicals.

What We’re Looking For

• An A-Level in Science (or equivalent) and/or relevant industry experience.
• Strong organisational skills and a sharp eye for safety and detail.
• A proactive, team-first attitude and a passion for supporting practical education.

Ready to make a real impact in the lab? We’d love to receive your application!

Working with us at Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we're more than just a "good" school - we're a dynamic community dedicated to getting the best out of every student. Serving a diverse student body from ages 11-18, our vision is built on three core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice.

We provide a stimulating learning environment with a curriculum that offers a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications. Our modern facilities include outstanding sports amenities and well-equipped classrooms and labs, all supported by excellent ICT resources.

Our ambition is to ensure every student reaches their full potential, leaving us as a courteous, confident, and capable young person, fully prepared for university or their chosen career. We achieve this through a varied program of extracurricular activities, student leadership opportunities, and targeted support for students of all abilities.

As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of highly successful leaders and a commitment to investing in our staff. We are also on track for an 'Outstanding' Ofsted result, click here to read the full article.

For more information about us, click here to visit our website.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.