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Job Title: Senior Science Technician

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part time - 37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year (term time including inset days + 1 week holiday working)

Salary Range: Scale 5 Point 10 (points 10-13)

Actual salary £24,326 - £25,529 (FTE £27,694 - £29,064)

Closing Date: 10 May 2026 (midnight)

Start Date: ASAP

Position Available: 1

Interview Date: w/c 18 May 2026

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 asa subject related qualification or equivalent gained through substantial relevant work experience.

Key Responsibilities

To lead and manage a team of technicians and provide comprehensive technician support service to staff and students undertaking the science curriculum.

To oversee the general running of the science teaching and preparation areas.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Access to our onsite gym
Access to the 'Cycle to Work' Scheme
Eye test vouchers Scheme
Training and development opportunities
Supportive and friendly working environment
Local Government Pension Scheme