Overview
We are looking to appoint a Science Technician, who specialises in Chemistry, to support Science, in a busy, friendly department. Our science teachers and technicians are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and hardworking. The department has clear priorities for raising standards of performance and is committed to the improvement and development of all staff. There is a strong focus on improving the outcomes for all students with teachers and technicians planning together and sharing best practice.
Contract and Benefits
* Position Start Date: Immediate
* Contract Type: Full-time
* Contract Term: Permanent
* Application Close: 13/10/2025 Midday
* Date of Interviews: TBD
* Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8am to 4pm
* Term: 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 1-week CPD)
* Required ASAP
* We offer the following benefits:
* Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use
* Swimming pool available for staff use
* Banked cover/TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off
* The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff
* We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school
For more detailed information, please see the additional information pack.
Safeguarding and Application
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net
If you require additional information, please contact recruitment@westhatch.net
Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them; and applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
Information about the School
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.
We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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Victoria Schaefer
High Road, Chigwell
Essex, IG7 5BT Telephone: 020 85048216
Email: recruitment@westhatch.net
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