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SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

(Immediate start)

37 hours per week + training days, term time only

Support staff scale 14-18 £25,948.06 to £27,702.23 pro rata

We are seeking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic, and experienced Senior Science Technician to lead our dedicated technician team.

This is a pivotal role within our science department. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of our preparation and teaching areas across the secondary schol. If you are a collaborative team player with a passion for supporting practical science education, a sharp eye for health and safety, and the leadership skills to inspire a team, we want to hear from you.

The Role & Key Responsibilities
Leadership: Lead, manage, and coordinate the science technician team to support staff and students.
Operations: Oversee the daily running, maintenance, and organisation of labs and prep areas across two school bases.
Curriculum Support: Prepare materials, practicals, and equipment efficiently across a wide range of science topics.
Health & Safety: Maintain strict compliance with safety regulations regarding the handling, storage, and disposal of lab materials.
We are looking for a candidate with relevant experience in a school/lab setting or a subject-related qualification.The successful candidate will have excellent communication, standard ICT skills, workload management, and strong technical/safety knowledge.

It is an exciting time to join Helena Romanes School as we have a new building commissioned by the DofE and the prospect of moving into state-of-the-art new premises is on the horizon. The primary phase is scheduled to move in the autumn of 2027-28 with the secondary phase not long afterwards.

Benefits of working at HRS
50% discount on wraparound care (before/after school) for staff children in the primary school.
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme via Education Support.
Discounted membership at the adjacent leisure centre and ample free on-site parking

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June. Please submit your application to hr@hrs.education.

Helena Romanes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Helena Romanes School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Website: https://www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/

Information about the School

Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.

All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information

Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrs.education

Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.