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Senior Science Technician
Required for April 2026
Kent Scheme Salaries KSE £24,526 per annum
Full-time 37 hours per week term time plus 1 week 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 Biology or Physics. 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 postholder is required to work for 39 weeks and 2 days per year and 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.
Application forms and full details can be found on our. Applicants should complete the application form and email it to, PA to the Headteacher. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our .
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 6th March 2026
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The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.