Job Title: Science Technician

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 38.6 weeks per year

Salary (FTE): ALT Grade D - £25,386.00 to £25,989.00

Actual Salary: ALT Grade D - £21,519.34 to £22,030.49

Closing Date: Thursday 4^th December 2025

Start Date: January 2026

Cromwell Community College is seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join our experienced and dedicated team. This role is within a busy Science department, working for our Senior Science Technician and working closely with the enthusiastic Science teachers.

About us:

We are a popular, oversubscribed and successful school - the first all-through (4-18) school in Cambridgeshire. We have a vibrant learning community enabling students to flourish both academically and socially. It is our mission to ensure that all pupils access a curriculum which is relevant and ambitious throughout their journey at Cromwell.

Our central ethos of care, respect for the needs of others, courtesy and a warm community feel provides an atmosphere where our students can make the very best of their talents to achieve success and are inspired to fulfil their potential.

About the role:

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of timely and effective support to all teachers in the Science department, and supporting the Senior Science Technician with the effective running of the preparation rooms.

The role is likely to appeal to individuals with experience of working within a laboratory environment and someone with an understanding of CLEAPSS and other Health and Safety codes.

Working pattern:

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, with a one day finish at 15:30

Term-time only, plus 3 training days

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and to work in a forward-thinking academy with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Local Government Pensions Scheme

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Vicki Walpole - vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk for more information or to arrange a visit.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.