Job Introduction
Science Technician: Chemistry
Required from February 2026
Full time, term time (35 weeks) plus 6 days in school holidays
£26,853 FTE (£21,526 pro rata)
Work Location: In person
The school is looking to appoint a technician to work in our science department, with a focus on supporting our chemistry teaching. Our science department combines the teaching of physics, biology and chemistry, an arrangement that encourages and develops a collaborative approach to teaching, learning and co-curricular opportunities across the sciences.
The technician will be responsible for the management of equipment and supplies as well as organising the resources to support practical experiments in the chemistry department and wider sciences when needed.
This is a permanent role working 08.00-16.30 Monday to Friday for 36 weeks of the year. The post holder will receive 5.6 weeks of paid holiday (including bank holidays), with the remainder of the school holiday period taken as unpaid leave.
Application
As a school we can only accept applications submitted on our school specific application form. Please visit our school website where you can find more information about the role.
The full job description and a link to the application form can be found below in the job pack.
If you have any queries about the role or the application process, please contact the HR Department by telephone: 01962 835798 or email: recruitment@stswithuns.com
Applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to close applications before the closing date.
St Swithun’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share and support this commitment, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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