Science Technician

Chase High School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,682.00 - £22,027.00 Annually (Actual) Southend Scale 4 (points 6-7) FTE £25,989 to £26,403

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

• Full time - 37 hours per week (38 weeks)
• Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm; Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm
• Term time post - some flexibility may be required for the post holder to work occasional days in school closure periods in order to prepare for the new term. This will be on an overtime basis and based on the needs of the school. To be discussed at interview.

This Science Technician post will be part of a team providing a comprehensive technician support service to staff and students undertaking the Science curriculum at Chase High School. Our Science Technicians play a key role in preparing practical lessons, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that health and safety standards are consistently met.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest in science and strong organisational skills to contribute to a dynamic secondary school environment.

Experience is preferred, but full training will be given to the successful applicant. This role would suit somebody who is a quick learner, strong communicator and who values teamwork and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy and varied role.

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 Chase High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1321 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chase High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chase-high-school-westcliff-on-sea

An 11-18 Academy which strives to ensure all children are helped to aspire, receive outstanding care, and aim for excellence in all they do.

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