Science Technician

Rooks Heath School, Harrow, HA2 9AH

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,521.00 - £28,929.00 Annually (FTE) H3, 5 - £19,804 (actual)

Science Technician job summary

Contract Type: Contract Type: Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3:30pm (30 minute break) (Hours negotiable for the right candidate)

Salary: H3 Point 5, £19,804

Posted: Tuesday 20th May 2025

Closing Date: Monday 16th June 2025, 9am

Job Starts: Required ASAP

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team of Science Technicians; someone who is passionate about learning and can support the learning of students by aiding with the practical needs of the curriculum.

An appreciation or experience of the school working environment and the demands of this type of role working with secondary age students in desirable but not essential. Further professional training will be available to the appointed candidate.

Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:

- Competitive salaries and pay progression

- Generous Pension Scheme

- Excellent transport links

- Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support

- Interest free loans for relocation costs

- Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains

- Cycle to work scheme

- Contribution to Flu Jabs annually

- Contribution to standard eye care tests

- Employee Referral Scheme

- Dedication to continuing professional development

- Employee discounts on our nursery, primary school and out of hours provisions being introduced September 2025

Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent PD opportunities and potential for career progression.

Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service.

Please be aware we are unable to support applications which require sponsorship for this role.

If you think this role may be for you and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by contacting the school. We would be happy to facilitate a visit to our site to see the school in operation. Contact details are: recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Rooks Heath School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1191 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rooks Heath School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rooks-heath-school

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