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SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Scale 5 points 9-12 £26,409 - £27,711 PA FTE
(Actual salary £15,674 - £16,446 PA)
Hours: 25 per week term time including inset days + 1 week holiday working (40 weeks per annum)
We are looking to appoint an organised and enthusiastic team leader with experience working across a range of
science topics supporting staff and students to lead our team of technicians.
The department is split between two bases across the school, one of which is located in our recently built East
Block, providing a clean, light and spacious working environment along with new equipment and storage facilities.
You must be flexible, able to work as part of the team and use your own initiative effectively. A thorough
knowledge of safe handling of laboratory materials is essential.
The post requires excellent communication and standard ICT skills as well as a subject related qualification or
equivalent gained through substantial relevant work experience.
The FitzWimarc School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the
local area due to pupil achievements, the school's ethos and its commitment and involvement within the community.
We can offer you:
• A school setting with strong standards of behaviour
• CPD opportunities available to all staff (including a subscription to National College)
• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice includingfinancial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Free use of the school gym
The FitzWimarc School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date.
Please apply using the application form on this site and return to hr@fitzwimarc.com or for further
information please visit our website www.fitzwimarc.com or contact Mrs Gould, HR Officer at the School.
Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2025 (midnight)
Interviews: Tuesday 8th July 2025