Science Technician

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School; Ealing; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is seeking a Science Technician to support its Science curriculum. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a school known for its outstanding results and supportive environment. The position is term-time only, with a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Inner London weighting salary benefits

Outstanding CPD provision

Attractive well-being package

No cover policy for staff

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or scientific environment.
• Knowledge of educational issues, especially for vulnerable students.
• Commitment to safeguarding all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science curriculum area.
• Work effectively within teams and independently.
• Meet deadlines and maintain high organisation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independence

Interest in Science

Job description

Grade 3 SP 5 - 6, £28,803 - £29,211 Pro-Rata

35 hours per week, Term Time Only

The Governors of The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School are seeking to appoint an excellent Science Technician to work in our Science curriculum area. This post would commence as soon as possible and offers an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and ambitious individual.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

1. Have some experience working in a school and an interest in Science.
2. May have experience in the Science industry or have worked in a scientific environment.
3. Be highly organised, efficient, and effective at meeting deadlines.
4. Have experience and success working both within teams and independently.
5. Have some knowledge of the main educational issues facing schools, especially around vulnerable students.
6. Be committed to the safeguarding of all the school's pupils.

What we offer:

1. Outstanding results at both GCSE and A Levels from our well-motivated students (Ofsted Outstanding 2024).
2. A school in the top 3% nationally for progress from 2018 to 2022 and in the top 1% in 2024.
3. An IT-rich environment and high-quality learning facilities.
4. Outstanding CPD provision.
5. A supportive and open SLT management team.
6. Inner London weighting salary benefits.
7. Friendly colleagues who are always willing to help.
8. An attractive well-being package.
9. A no cover policy for staff.

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is an ambitious and caring community, committed to fulfilling the gifts of each student, reflected in the School’s mission statement “Omnia pro Christo - All things for Christ.”

We welcome applications from all candidates willing to support the Catholic ethos.

Informal visits are welcomed; please contact us by email at [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 2nd June 2025. Applications should be sent via email to [e-mail] or through the TES application process.

We do not accept CVs.

Note: We may invite suitable applicants to interview before the closing date and at short notice. The application process may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School.

Interviews will be scheduled as appropriate.

The job will commence as soon as possible.

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced CRB Disclosure by the DBS. Please refer to the documentation required for legal checks on our website: www.wiseman.ealing.sch.uk.

As part of our recruitment process, we will conduct an online search for publicly available information, including social media accounts. This will only be on shortlisted candidates and before the interview, conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task, in line with KCSIE 2023. Data collected will be retained according to our retention schedule, available on request.