Science Technician

de Stafford School, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 November 2026

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £14,786.90 - £15,701.56 (Dependent on experience)

Science Technician job summary

At de Stafford, we believe that outstanding science education is brought to life through practical, hands-on learning. We are seeking a proactive and organised Science Technician to join our dedicated Science Department, providing essential support to both staff and students.

Your Opportunity

This varied and rewarding role involves preparing and maintaining equipment and resources for practical lessons, managing stock and chemicals, ensuring high standards of health and safety, and helping to create an engaging learning environment where scientific curiosity can flourish. Whether you already have experience in a laboratory or technician role, or simply have a keen interest in science and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the daily life of our school community.

What we're looking for:

• IT skills – Proficient in using IT including excel, Word, outlook
• Ability to work methodically, ensuring attention to detail
• Ability to follow Health and Safety requirements/guidelines to contribute to safe working environment 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and calm approach 
• Experience of working in a secondary school environment is desirable (but not essential)

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About de Stafford School

de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive school located in Caterham, Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. The school has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school serves predominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of students residing within the CR3 catchment area.

Our Core Values:

• Grow
• Learn
• Believe
• Achieve

Why work at de Stafford School:

• An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
• Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
• An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
• A successful ECT support programme
• Onsite parking
• Access to CareFirst, an advice and information service

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2 - Point 1 £24,751 to Point 16 £26,282 (Dependent on experience)

Actual Salary: £14,786.90 - £15,701.56 (Dependent on experience)

Hours: 25 hours per week -  10:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday (term time only) 

Closing Date: 22nd Nov 2026 

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 de Stafford School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 811 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: de Stafford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/de-stafford-school-caterham

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