The Westgate School
Slough
£36,508 - £40,958 per year
Salary:
NJC Level 6 Pts £30,778-£34,530 pro-rata
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
30 September 2025
Job overview
Science Technician - Team Leader
Start - November 2025
37 hours per week term time only plus 2 INSET/Twilights
8.00am-4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am-3.30pm Friday
NJC Level 6 Points 24-29 Actual Starting Salary £30,778 (FTE £36,508)
We have a vacancy for a flexible and well-organised team leader to join our existing team of technicians to support our large Science Department. The faculty consists of 11 laboratories and two large modern prep rooms.
The ideal candidate must have science qualifications up to 'A' level or equivalent and a genuine interest and love of science. They must be proactive and able to work independently in a supportive environment and ideally have experience as a senior science technician or team leader.
To lead the Technician Team to prepare practical resources and maintain facilities, in order to safely and accurately meet the practical needs of the science curriculum. This includes line management of the Technician Team and liaison with staff both inside and outside the department. Previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous.
To support the Head of Science to deliver the Science Curriculum by supporting Teachers, Cover Teachers, Teaching Students and school students.
Applications (by application form, CV and covering letter) are invited as soon as possible and we will interview as suitable applications are received.
If you would like to apply, please email your application form and covering letter to the HR Manager at
* The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.
* Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance for all positions.
About The Westgate School
The Westgate School
Cippenham Lane, Slough
Berkshire
SL1 5AH
United Kingdom
The Westgate School is a 'Good' academy based in Slough for students aged 11-18.
Address: Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH, United Kingdom
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