Salary: Scale 5, point 12 £28,598 pro rata (£24,555 actual salary per annum) Contract: Permanent, term time only (39 weeks), full time 37 hours per week Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 2026 at 9am Start Date: To be confirmed The Senior Science Technician will: Prepare and check equipment and material for all science subjects across the school, including stock and standard solutions, specimens and set up apparatus required for class demonstrations and practical work Deliver equipment and chemicals to laboratories in accordance with CLEAPSS Assisting students, teaching staff and student teachers with classroom practicals and demonstrations to ensure CLEAPSS procedures and the highest health and safety standards are followed by all To have overall responsibility for the promotion and observance of a healthy and safe working environment for the technical support service and teaching staff To be responsible for setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of practical resources To undertake the lead role within the science department on both routine and non- routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard Monitoring of store and chemical temperature levels Sterilisation of equipment and apparatus which may require the use of pressurized equipment Taking responsible care for health and safety of self and of others that may be affected by your activities and having a good understanding of CLEAPSS and COSHH To attend department, staff and other briefings as required To undertake any other tasks relating to the role and scale of the job as directed by the Head of Science. For further details and an application pack, please see our website www.herewoodeacademy.co.uk or contact Debs Mason, Business Operations Manager - dmason@herewoodeacademy.co.uk The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.