Science Technician
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: The hours of work required for the role are 37 hours per week, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Monday – Thursday) and 8.00 am – 3.30 pm on (Friday) with 30 minutes unpaid lunch, term time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20,818.29
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join us on a permanent basis as soon as possible. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in the science department of our highly successful academy.
The core purpose of the role is to provide full technician support to teaching staff particularly in the preparation of equipment, chemicals, specimens and other resources for class practical work, demonstrations, assessments and examinations. Supporting the wider functioning of the faculty and physics, chemistry and biology subject areas. Consult with teaching staff across the faculty to ensure delivery of the necessary support to facilitate high-quality teaching and learning in science. Support a collaborative and supportive ethos across the faculty and more widely across the academy.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade GCSE (grade 4) or equivalent Level 2 qualification. It is also essential that the applicant is educated to A level standard of education or equivalent.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
Responsibilities of the post holder will be in accordance with the Science Technician job description.
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are 37 hours per week, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Monday – Thursday) and 8.00 am – 3.30 pm on (Friday) with 30 minutes unpaid lunch, term time only.
Annual salary will be in accordance with the Academy’s Support Staff Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of Band 3, Point 17 in the range of point 17–25 with an actual starting salary of £20,818.29 per annum (2026/27 pay awards pending).
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of Human Resources, at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our team. The Director of Human Resources will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0140 ). This must be completed and submitted to HR@plume.essex.sch.uk by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date: 12:00 on Monday 27 April 2026. Interviews may be held sooner upon receipt of application.
Interviews are likely to take place during that week commencing Monday, 27 April 2026.
Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
- A highly supportive and friendly working environment
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
- CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
- Up to 25% Gym Membership
- Free staff car park
- Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
- Access to Workplace Health Champions
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Plume School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1786 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Plume School website
- Email address
- hr@plume.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01621 854681
The Plume School converted to become an academy school in January 2012.
The last full inspection took place in November 2023 and the school was judged to be good across all areas. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Please see the academy website for more information.
The academy is a larger-than-average secondary school with a sixth form.
The vast majority of pupils are White British.
The proportions of pupils who speak English as an additional language or who are from ethnic minorities are both well below the national average.
The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average, as is the proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, although for those with an education, health and care plan the proportion is slightly above the national average.
The school meets the government’s current floor standards for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics at the end of key stage 4.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of references.
Visits to the Academy are welcome.
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