Senior Science Technician

Kentjobs; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Science Technician for September 2025. This role will involve managing a team of Science Technicians and overseeing practical work within the Science Department. The position is ideal for an experienced technician or a graduate scientist, offering opportunities to contribute to a thriving educational community.

Benefits

Professional development support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Healthcare Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a science laboratory setting.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Science Technician team.
• Oversee practical work in the Science Department.
• Coordinate maintenance of resources and facilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Practical science support

Innovation

Education

Degree in Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Science Technician

Required for September 2025

Kent Scheme Salaries KSE £27,852-£29,716 per annum pro rata

Equating to £24,417-£26,051 per annum

Full-time 37 hours per week term time plus 1 week and 2 days directed time

8am-4.00pm Monday-Thursday and Friday 8am-3.30pm

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative colleague to lead and manage our team of committed Science Technicians and support our teaching staff within the Science Department. The post holder will also be responsible for overseeing practical work for either one area of Science or Key Stage 3 Science. The post would be equally suitable for an experienced Science Technician or for a graduate Scientist. Science is a very popular subject with 11 A level groups across the three Sciences.

The Science Technician team consists of four colleagues. The core purpose of this position is to co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities within the Science department and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the Science curriculum. Give advice to teachers, students and other technicians and support staff.

The Senior Science Technician will oversee the move to a brand new dedicated Prep Room and 5 additional Science laboratories in January 2026.

The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1,270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. Ofsted judged us to be outstanding and our examination results reflect this. We are a happy, thriving community, with a long standing tradition of excellence in all that we do. We have been an Advanced Thinking School since 2015. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and Benenden Healthcare Scheme. Support Staff will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)

Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via [e-mail]. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: [e-mail].

Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website https://www.mggs.org/

Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website https://www.mggs.org/joining-us/join-our-team/vacancies/

Applications welcomed immediately

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Closing Date: 8am on 24th June 2025

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.