Senior Science Technician
Required for September 2025
Kent Scheme Salaries KSE £27,852-£29,716 per annum pro rata
Equating to £24,472-£26,109 per annum
Full-time 37 hours per week term time plus 2 weeks and 2 days directed time
8am-4.00pm Monday-Thursday and Friday 8am-3.30pm
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative colleague to lead and manage our team of committed Science Technicians and support our teaching staff within the Science Department. The post holder will also be responsible for overseeing practical work for either one area of Science or Key Stage 3 Science. The post would be equally suitable for an experienced Science Technician or for a graduate Scientist. Science is a very popular subject with 11 A level groups across the three Sciences.
The Science Technician team consists of four colleagues. The core purpose of this position is to co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities within the Science department and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the Science curriculum. Give advice to teachers, students and other technicians and support staff.
The Senior Science Technician will oversee the move to a brand new dedicated Prep Room and 5 additional Science laboratories in January 2026.
The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)
Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.
Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website https://www.mggs.org/
Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website https://www.mggs.org/joining-us/join-our-team/vacancies/
Applications welcomed immediately
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Closing Date: 8am on 11th June 2025
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