Senior Science Technician
1. £28,641 - £30,201 FTE (£26,013 - £27,429 Pro Rata)
2. Term Time
3. Start Date: October 2025
4. Close Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2025
5. Westlands School
6. £28,641 - £30,201 FTE – SAT D
7. £26,013 - £27,429 Pro Rata
8. 37 hours per week, Term Time, 5 Staff Development Days plus 2 weeks (41 weeks/year)
9. October 2025 start
10. Interviews: w/c 22nd September 2025
We have an opportunity to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Science Technician. Experience in the methodology of standard practicals is essential, along with awareness of the Health & Safety requirements of the role.
The successful candidate will:
11. Be responsible for ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for use by students and teaching staff.
12. Provide technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support students and to assist teaching staff.
13. Coordinate the use and development of practical resources and facilities within the science department.
14. Assist the head of department in the line management of all science technicians including their induction, training and performance management.
15. Ensure that health and safety requirements and other relevant regulations are in place and adhered to, including the completion and recording of necessary tasks.
The ideal candidate will be a team player with a forward thinking approach, have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and be receptive to change.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
16. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
17. Enhanced Maternity Pay
18. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
19. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
20. Access to training and development
21. On-site Parking
22. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
23. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
24. Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?