Science Technician

St Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,878.00 - £15,107.00 Annually (Actual) Salary: H3 5–6 (Fringe) £25,583– £25,989 + £729 FTE, £14,878 - £15,107 actual pro-rata (25 hours per week)

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

St Mary’s Catholic School, Bishop’s Stortford

25 hours per week, term-time only*

Commencing 1 September 2026

Contract: Permanent, 25 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10.00 - 3.30 daily, term time only (less 30 minutes unpaid lunch daily) *occasional additional hours may be requested to assist with open evenings etc

Salary: H3 5-6 (Fringe) £25,583- £25,989 + £729 FTE, £14,878 - £15,107 actual pro-rata (25 hours per week) paid over 12 months

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths, and of no faith, who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

St Mary’s Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our Science Team in our Outstanding secondary school. Are you a self-motivated, confident, and skilled individual looking to make a difference to the education of young people aged 11-18?

Do you have a background or qualification in science, a flexible and proactive approach to work, high standards, and a commitment to supporting the very best outcomes for students? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for Quality of Education and Behaviour and Attitudes, St Mary’s Catholic School provides a top-tier educational environment for our 1,153 pupils.

You must have a working understanding of chemicals and solutions and be enthusiastic about science. However, whether you are a science graduate looking to get involved in education, perhaps as a first step towards teaching, an experienced science technician looking to work in a supportive and successful science department or this is your first step into a career in science, we can tailor the support to you.

As a Science Technician, you will join a dedicated team of science technicians and teachers and play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the Science Department. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical lessons; supporting health and safety procedures; maintaining laboratories; and ensuring students have access to resources required to excel.

How to Apply: Please apply via MyNewTerm (preferred method) or using the forms available on our website www.stmarys.net . Only applications made using St Mary’s forms or via MyNewTerm will be accepted.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for the successful applicant.

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

St Mary’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Miss Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher

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 St Mary's Catholic School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-school-bishop-s-stortford

St. Mary’s has a strong tradition of providing an authentic education which aims to deliver excellence for every member of our Catholic community. Our three core values of 'Love, Respect, Flourish' permeate through all aspects of our work.

Our school is built upon an ambitious mission for each and every young person:

To fulfil academic potential
To be fully developed in the personal, social and spiritual areas of life
To achieve excellence in every area of life
To be underpinned by Gospel Values, enabling each person to value individuals and contribute positively to society.

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