Senior Science Technician

Shorefields; Chigwell; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Swimming pool

TOIL scheme

Wellbeing meetings

Professional development

Job summary

West Hatch is seeking a Senior Science Technician to support Science in a busy, friendly department. The team is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and hardworking, with teachers and technicians planning together and sharing best practice.

This full-time post runs term-time plus 1-week CPD, includes a TOIL scheme and access to staff facilities such as a new gym and swimming pool. There are ample development opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBD

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)

Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint a Senior Science Technician 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:

• 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.

If you require additional information, please contact [e-mail]

Information about the School

West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.

We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Victoria Schaefer
High Road, Chigwell
Essex, IG7 5BT Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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