Science Technician

Hinchley Wood School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Approximately 35 hours per week, 8.15am start.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: 19,344

What skills and experience we're looking for

The job holder needs to be flexible and adaptable to support changing day to day requirements of the department and an enthusiastic team player willing and fully committed to work as part of a team who seek to offer the very best support to both the teaching team and the students.

An enthusiasm for learning and a love of science are essential requirements of the job. Qualifications and previous experience are desirable, but full training and support will be given to the right candidate.

Candidates should enjoy working in the context of a busy team environment, and have:

• a good understanding of science;
• good communication skills;
• meticulous attention to detail; and
• a friendly approach and a calm manner.

What the school offers its staff

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. As well as the opportunity to work in an Ofsted Outstanding school, we offer:

• a competitive salary and annual performance progression;
• professional development support;
• family friendly term time only working;
• two-weeks’ autumn half term;
• early close to students at 1.30 on Friday;
• branded polo shirts provided;
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution;
• staff benefits, including a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme and free onsite fitness suite.

Flexible working opportunities

We can offer this role on a part-time basis, three to four days a week. The hours for the role would have to be at least 8.15am to 3.45pm on those days.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Hinchley Wood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hinchley Wood School website
• Email address: hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 8398 7161
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hinchley-wood-school-esher

Hinchley Wood is an Ofsted Outstanding (October 2023) inclusive, high achieving and highly sought after school with 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth form. Located on the borders of SW London, we pride ourselves on celebrating student progress and development as well as academic achievement. In 2023 and 2023 our Progress 8 score of +0.87 put us in the top 5% of schools nationally, and we are in the 200 top performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs.

The last school Ofsted Inspection said “There is a strong learning culture across the school. Pupils develop a deep body of knowledge. This is reflected in external examination results, which are consistently well above the national average.” (Ofsted 2023)

Arranging a visit to Hinchley Wood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk.

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