SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Hinchley Wood School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 May 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: The position is ideally 35 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday, 8.15am start; final details and working pattern can be discussed with successful applicant. We welcome part-time or full-time applications on the basis that part-time is a ‘whole day’, (i.e. the working day is the hours indicated), but the jobholder could work fewer days per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Actual salary range for 35 hours p/w is £20,118.69 to £23,085.93
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a Science Technician to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis. You will work alongside our existing team of four technicians, including a Senior Technician, and collaborate with thirteen teaching staff across the Science department.The successful candidate will join a supportive, committed and experienced team of Technicians who work hard to ensure the efficient and safe delivery of innovative and enjoyable lessons, providing advice and support to the students and teachers. The role includes providing technical advice and support and ensuring the highest health and safety standards are adhered to. 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
- 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School) TDJS or HWPS;
- thriving staff enrichment programme;
Further information about the job
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.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hinchley Wood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1381 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hinchley Wood School website
- Email address
- mkolebuk@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 3987161
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 mkolebuk@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk.
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