Senior Science Technician

Hayesfield Girls' School is seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to join as soon as possible. Salary: £28,142-£31,022 per annum pro rata (Grade 5, SCP 11-17). Actual salary: £25,474-£28,081 per annum. Closing date: Monday 23rd March 2026 at 9am. Interviews: Thursday, 2nd April 2026.

The role: Hayesfield Girls' School is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Science Technician to lead our technical support service. This is a key leadership role within the Science Department, responsible for managing a team of technicians and ensuring that our laboratories provide a safe, inspiring, and high-quality environment that encourages students to engage deeply with science. It is a full-time role during term time only in addition to five INSET days and 2 weeks during the school holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Direct and performance manage the technician team, including appraisals, staff deployment, and attendance management.
• Health & Safety Lead: Act as the departmental lead for COSHH and risk assessments, ensuring strict compliance with all safety legislation and school policies.
• Technical Support: Oversee the preparation of complex practical resources and provide expert advice and demonstrations to staff and students.
• Resource Management: Manage the Science budget and stock inventory, ensuring "best value" procurement and high-quality resource development.
• Equipment Maintenance: Implement a planned service schedule for all laboratory kit, undertaking technical repairs or coordinating specialist external servicing.

Essential Requirements

• Education: Level 2 qualification in a Science subject (GCSE or equivalent) plus GCSE English and Maths.
• Health & Safety: Up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety regulations pertaining to science, including COSHH.
• Technical Skill: Proven experience in laboratory maintenance and basic repair work.
• Leadership Qualities: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a complex workload and use initiative to solve problems.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role.
• A Degree or HND in Science (or Level 3/A Level equivalent).
• Experience working in a school environment or a professional laboratory.

We Offer

• An opportunity to be part of a well-respected, top-achieving, and oversubscribed secondary school.
• A dedicated and caring team of professional colleagues.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme and a supportive sick leave scheme.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme-a free and confidential support service.

About Us

Hayesfield is a unique and exciting school; it is an oversubscribed Girls' School with a co-educational Sixth Form with accommodation over two sites. The School is truly comprehensive, serving the whole community. Ofsted recognised our achievements in November 2022 by awarding the School 'Good'. You are very welcome to read our Ofsted report on our website.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the Non-Teaching Application Form with a full supporting statement. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

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