Job Introduction
The School
Calthorpe Park School is a highly successful place to learn and grow. The school’s recent growth has created many ongoing opportunities for staff to develop, enhance and advance their careers within the same institution.
We pride ourselves on the excellence of our exam results but our ethos is to support all students to have the opportunity to succeed and the experience of success in a culture of respect, integrity, kindness, aspiration and resilience. There are the tenets of 'The Calthorpe Way'. We aim to educate the whole child for the whole of their life by inspiring minds, shaping characters and nurturing futures.
Our centralised disruption free learning behaviour policy insures calm and purposeful lessons for all our students and teachers.
Job / Person Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Science Technician to join our dynamic Science Department. The successful candidate will lead on practical preparation, maintain equipment, support teaching staff and help ensure smooth running of the Science Technician department. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, excellent organisation skills and a passion for Science Education.
This post is for 37 hours per weeks for 40 weeks of the year (including INSET days). Start time between 8am and 8.15am. Finish time between 4pm and 4.30pm.
Salary: £24,371 per annum (FTE £27,780 per annum), Grade D1
Start: September 2026
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.
Online Search
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
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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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