Job Advert Senior Science Technician 37 Hours, Term Time Only Salary WSCC Grade 7 pt 14 £29,540 FTE (Pro rata Salary £25,449) Chichester High School is a thriving and aspirational secondary school in Chichester West Sussex providing high quality education from the ages of 11 through to our Outstanding Sixth Form. Are you passionate about science and ready to take the lead in a thriving secondary school environment Chichester High School is seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician who can bring energy, precision and leadership to our dynamic science department. This is more than just a technical role; it's a chance to shape the learning experience of young minds and support a team committed to excellence. The successful candidate will be the backbone of practical science delivery. You’ll oversee the preparation of experiments, maintain equipment and labs to the highest standards, and ensure health and safety protocols are not just met but championed. You’ll also supervise another technician, guiding their development and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. From managing stock and budgets to supporting lessons and providing first aid, your role will be central to the success of the department. In return, we can offer you: A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education, A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors Free parking on school site DAS Employee Assistance Programme Free Eye Tests at Specsavers Cycle to work scheme TKAT Wider Wallet (our employee discount site). We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance. Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Access to interview Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .