Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, 38.6 weeks per year
Salary: ALT Grade D  - £21,028.09 - £21,527.65 gross per annum (Actual)

We are looking for a Science Technician to join Cromwell Community College, supporting teachers and students by ensuring that learning spaces, equipment and materials are prepared, safe and ready to use. Working across areas such as science, art or food, this role is central to delivering hands-on, engaging lessons, maintaining equipment and managing resources so that every student can participate fully. It offers a great opportunity for someone practical, organised and committed to high standards, who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and takes pride in creating a safe, well-prepared environment where young people can learn and thrive.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and clear away materials, equipment and resources for practical lessons and activities
• Maintain, clean and check equipment to ensure it is safe and in good working order
• Order, manage and store materials and resources, supporting their effective use
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe handling and disposal of materials
• Support practical learning activities and contribute to displays, demonstrations and team working

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pensions.

Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, 38.6 weeks per year

Salary: ALT Grade D  - £21,028.09 - £21,527.65 gross per annum (Actual)

We are looking for a Science Technician to join Cromwell Community College, supporting teachers and students by ensuring that learning spaces, equipment and materials are prepared, safe and ready to use. Working across areas such as science, art or food, this role is central to delivering hands-on, engaging lessons, maintaining equipment and managing resources so that every student can participate fully. It offers a great opportunity for someone practical, organised and committed to high standards, who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and takes pride in creating a safe, well-prepared environment where young people can learn and thrive.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and clear away materials, equipment and resources for practical lessons and activities
• Maintain, clean and check equipment to ensure it is safe and in good working order
• Order, manage and store materials and resources, supporting their effective use
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe handling and disposal of materials
• Support practical learning activities and contribute to displays, demonstrations and team working

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pensions.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk

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.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk

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.