Lead Technician

Colyton Grammar School, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 August 2025

• Closing date

  31 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Science, Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TBC

Lead Technician job summary

Job Title: Lead Technician (Science and Art)

Contract: Fixed-term, 11 months (September 2025 – July 2026)

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (24 hours per week), 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: Col4 + M4 allowance (£35,563 – £37,391 FTE)

Pro-rated: £19,579 – £20,585 (24 hours) / £32,631 – £34,309 (40 hours)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Technician to oversee our Science and Art technician team and ensure high-quality technical support across both departments. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting innovative, hands-on learning for students, while leading and developing a dedicated team.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage the technician team, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver effective technical support for lessons, projects, and enrichment activities.
• Oversee the safe preparation, use, and maintenance of equipment, materials, and laboratory/workshop spaces.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH procedures and risk assessments.
• Support the wider school community by contributing to events, outreach, and partnership activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting science in a school or laboratory setting.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident in applying Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Can adapt flexibly to the needs of a busy school environment.

Experience in a school context is desirable but not essential — what matters most is a proactive approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting excellent teaching and learning.

In addition to a rewarding and dynamic work environment, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• A competitive pension plan.
• Free flu vaccinations.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to the Blue Light Card, unlocking hundreds of discounts nationwide for just £5.

Supporting Documentation:

The accompanying job description provides a comprehensive and accurate overview of the role and responsibilities, helping you understand the expectations and the scope of your duties at Colyton Grammar School.

Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates during the application window and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Colyton Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1071 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Colyton Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colyton-grammar-school

Colyton Grammar School is a state-funded academy with a selective intake, situated in East Devon.

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