Science Technician

Whitmore High School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Harrow is seeking a Science Technician to support its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be flexible, have a genuine interest in science, and be committed to health and safety. This role is set in an OFSTED rated Outstanding school with numerous professional development opportunities, including staff wellbeing initiatives and support for career advancement.

Benefits

Well-equipped classrooms

Exceptional CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing activities

Free use of the on-site gym

Free annual flu jab

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and willing to learn in the Science Department.
• General interest in science is essential.
• Commitment to health and safety at work is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Science Department's changing needs.
• Work energetically in a busy environment.
• Support the team and collaborate effectively.

Skills

Flexible

Interest in science

Health and safety awareness

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

New Job Reference # EDV/2025/WHS/82317 Location Porlock Avenue, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 0AD Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Part-Time Salary £21,703.00 Closing Date 11:59pm, 13th Oct 2025 Positions Available 1

About this Role

WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Are you looking for an innovative and forward thinking school which genuinely invests and develops you? Then come and join us at Whitmore High School where we believe all our exceptional staff contribute to transforming students lives!

We are looking for a Science Technician who would like to join our dynamic and successful school; someone who would like to be part of a friendly and hard-working team.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be flexible, willing to learn and to fit in with the changing needs of the Science Department
• Have a general interest in science
• Be aware of, and committed to, health and safety at work
• Show initiative and have the ability to work independently
• Enjoy working energetically in a very busy and demanding environment
• Believe in the importance of teamwork and a collaborative approach
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible in their approach with a pro-active approach to problem solving
• Be a positive team player, willing to pitch in and help out where needed and believe in the importance of team work and a collaborative approach
• Be committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the principles and practice of equal opportunities
• Be committed to the principles and practice of safeguarding all young people

Why work for Whitmore High School?

• State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities
• Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career
• Youll be working in an OFSTED rated Outstanding school
• Exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities
• Staff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, well-being garden, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.
• Free annual flu jab
• Free use of the on-site gym

OFSTED graded the school in March 2025 as Outstanding in all areas and commented Pupils achieve particularly well at this school due to the ambitious curriculum provided. Pupils are highly engaged and focused in lessons. A clear sense of care resonates through this truly inclusive school. Our students are happy, well behaved and make excellent progress.

We reserve the right to interview early for this post should a suitable candidate apply. Whitmore High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment. A copy of our child protection policy can be found on the school website. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this post is listed as an exempted employment. You therefore need to reveal all spent convictions during the recruitment and vetting process.

Contact Details: Naqiyah Padley, 02088647688