Assistant Science Technician

Highworth Grammar School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UD

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week, 5 hours per day (Tuesday – Thursday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Kent Scheme B

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active person to support our dedicated team of four Science Technicians.

Under the direction of our Senior Science Technician, you will provide comprehensive technical support to our teaching staff, ensuring that students’ learning is enriched by high-quality practical work.

This role is part time for 15 hours per week, 5 hours per day (Tuesday – Thursday). Daily start and end times can be negotiated subject to ensuring appropriate cover during lesson times.

What the school offers its staff

We do not accept CVs.

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 8am

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Highworth Grammar School is committed to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application pack Assistant Science Technician.pdf - 1.71 MB (opens in new tab)

About Highworth Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1543 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highworth Grammar School website
• Email address: hr@highworth.kent.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01233 624910
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highworth-grammar-school

Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective girls’ school of 1553 students with 462 students in the Sixth Form (98 boys). We are situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London.

We have a longstanding tradition of academic excellence coupled with outstanding pastoral care and Highworth is indeed a great place to teach. Why not come and be a part of our exciting future?

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