Senior Science Technician (3 days term time only)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kenilworth is seeking an innovative Senior Science Technician to support a large Science Department within a new campus. The role involves preparing resources, ensuring health & safety compliance, and mentoring junior technicians amid a supportive environment fostering professional development.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Employee well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and communication skills required.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources and assist in practical classes.
• Carry out risk assessments for technician activities.
• Provide technical advice to teachers and students.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Health & Safety Awareness

Job description

The School:
In September 2023 we opened our doors of Kenilworth School after relocating to a brand new, bespoke campus. The Science Department has its own wing comprising of 14 laboratories, 2 Science studios,1 large Science staff base and 3 large prep rooms. Labs are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens and all the latest technologies. This is now a very exciting time for Kenilworth staff and students as we work in this new environment.

Kenilworth Multi-Academy Trust (KMAT) is a growing organisation and is currently made up of two schools. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and as the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth, is oversubscribed with motivated and well behaved pupils.

The Role:
We are looking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Senior Science Technician to be based at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form, within an established and committed team of 5 Science Technicians to support a large department of 19 Science Teachers. This is an exciting post for a forward-thinking Senior Science Technician to join the team, someone with excellent organisation and communication skills. An excellent awareness of Health & Safety regulations, working within manual handling and COSHH procedures is required.

Hours of work: 8.30am to 4.00pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak)

Working pattern: Currently Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but flexibility may apply depending on the needs of the department.

Typical Duties:

• Preparing resources and assembling apparatus
• Obtaining and ordering materials
• Provide technical advice to teachers, other technicians, pupils/students
• Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities
• Assisting in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations
• Record keeping, maintaining accurate records of equipment and chemicals and Health & Safety procedures.
• Mentoring other technicians, especially those in junior roles.

Ensure and promote the maintenance of a health and safe working environment through:

• Actively contributing to the assessment, implementation, monitoring and review of both health & safety procedures and information resources
• Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development
• The provision of technical advice and support on health and safety issues to teaching and technical staff
• The safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards
• The healthy and safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials
• Opportunities to become involved in the planning and development of new practical elements alongside any changes within the Science curriculum.
• Working within guidelines and procedures to ensure the laboratories are clean, safe and tidy.
• Undertake First Aid duties as required.
We can offer you:
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A supportive team of colleagues within the Department and across the school
• A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture
• A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students
• Employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assist healthcare programme (Benenden) to include health diagnostics, physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discount, free flu vaccination, free on-site gym and parking, together with electric car charging points.

For an informal chat about the role, you are welcome to contact Mr Matt Jones, Head of Science by email at [e-mail].

Application forms and further details are available at:

Vacancies - Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust

Please email your completed application to Deena Perry at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or a suitable candidate be found. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore early applications are advised and welcomed.

Please note, we cannot accept a CV as an application.

Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025 at 9am

The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.