Science Technician
Kelmscott School, London, E17 8DN14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 30 hours 8am - 3pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 4, points 7-11 - £21807 to £23090
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary details:
Scale NJC 4 point 7-11 £30,288 - £32,070 pro rata per annum
Actual salary: £21,807 - £23,090 per annum
Term Time Only - 5 days/30 hours per week – 8am to 3pm
Kelmscott School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and reliable Science Technician to support our busy and successful Science department.
Working under the direction of the Head of Department, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning by preparing equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, ensuring apparatus is maintained in good working order, and assisting staff with demonstrations and classroom practical activities. The postholder will also provide administrative support to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
In addition to their departmental responsibilities, the successful applicant will contribute to the wider work of the school, including supporting the delivery of First Aid and escorting students when required.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates integrity, professionalism and a strong work ethic, and who can remain positive, flexible and efficient in a fast paced school environment. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, conscientious and have a sound knowledge of Science, alongside a commitment to supporting both students and staff.
Vision:
Our vision of teaching and learning atKelmscott School is to ensure it provides the best possible opportunity for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their fullest potential.
Our school is on an exciting journey which we would love for you to be part of. We have what we believe to be a number of unique selling points that all our visitors experience first-hand when they come to our school. To get a flavour of these USPs, do have a look at our Twitter @KelmscottSchool.
As well as a supportive and friendly environment, Kelmscott offers a range of interesting employee benefits including:
- Regular staff breakfast
- Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre
- No staff meeting either side of a school holiday
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 1st May by 12pm.
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Interview date: Week beginning 4th May 2026
Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.
For an application pack and further details, please visit the school website at https://www.kelmscottschool.co.uk/vacancies Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address:
Akin Nidai – Assistant School Business Leader: a.nidai1@kelmscott.waltham.sch.uk
Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.
What the school offers its staff
- Regular staff breakfast
- Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre
- No staff meeting either side of a school holiday
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kelmscott School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1097 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kelmscott School website
- Email address
- a.nidai1@kelmscott.waltham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 521 2115
Kelmscott is a co-educational community school for pupils aged 11 to 16. All aspects of the school including ‘pupil achievement’, ‘behaviour’ and ‘quality of teaching’ were deemed to be very good at our last Ofsted inspection.
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