Science Technician

WEST HATCH HIGH SCHOOL; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK based academic institution in Chigwell is seeking a Science Technician specializing in Chemistry. This role involves supporting a friendly Science department and working collaboratively with teachers to enhance student outcomes. The position offers various benefits, including access to a newly built sports hall and swimming pool, and focuses on staff wellbeing and development opportunities. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits

Access to newly built sports hall

Swimming pool available for staff use

Wellbeing meetings with staff

Paid development opportunities

Qualifications

• Specialises in Chemistry and supports Science in a busy department.
• Works with teachers and other technicians to raise standards and share best practice.
• Enhanced DBS check and positive references required.

Responsibilities

• Support Science in a busy, friendly department.
• Raise standards of performance with teachers and technicians.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Chemistry expertise

Collaborative skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Science Technician 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8am to 4pm. 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 1-week CPD). Scale 4, points 7 - 8 - £26,403 - £26,824 + £1045 Fringe - FTE. Actual Salary £23,531 - £23,892. Required ASAP.

We are looking to appoint a Science Technician, who specialises in Chemistry, to support Science, in a busy, friendly department. Our science teachers and technicians are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and hardworking. The department has clear priorities for raising standards of performance and is committed to the improvement and development of all staff. There is a strong focus on improving the outcomes for all students with teachers and technicians planning together and sharing best practice.

We offer the following benefits:

Benefits

• Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use
• Swimming pool available for staff use
• Banked cover/TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off
• The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff
• We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school

For more detailed information, please see the additional information pack. At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students\' successes both in and outside of school. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website. If you require additional information, please contact [e-mail]

How to apply

Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025 at 12pm. Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them; applicants may be contacted before the closing date.

Role requirements

• Specialises in Chemistry and supports Science in a busy department
• Works with teachers and other technicians to raise standards and share best practice
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Enhanced DBS check and positive references required

Additional information

Further details about this post and an application form are available by visiting our school website.