Science Technician

Salary; Grade 4 Point 3 Hours: 25 hours per week 39  weeks per year (Term time + 1 week) About Our School At Abbey College, Ramsey, we are committed to your development and offer an extensive programme of CPD and development activities. We have earned the Early Career Development Quality Mark underlining our commitment to excellence and offering exceptional frameworks that support our teachers in their early years.  We know that our children only get one chance at school. Our mission is to provide high-quality education and ensure the best possible opportunities for our students.  If you are ready to make a real impact on young lives and be part of a supportive community, we invite you to join us.”  Explore our school’s prime location, nestled beside the historic Ramsey Abbey building amidst its picturesque countryside. Despite our tranquil setting, we are just 20-25 minutes from bustling cities Peterborough and Huntingdon. Plus, thanks to our prime location near the A1 motorway, you can reach Cambridge in just 40 minutes, and London is a swift 45 minutes from the Peterborough train station.  Introducing Abbey College Spirit  At the core of our community lies our Spirit; a dynamic set of virtues that define who we are and how we thrive together.  We invite every member of our school community to work towards these values. Students are recognised and rewarded when they demonstrate the virtues, both within the wider school and in the community. About Meridian Trust Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -  Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays          To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.  Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.   The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.   The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.