Science Technician

Shirley High School Performing Arts College, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EF

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2025

• Closing date

  18 September 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  8 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,177.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 SCP 5

Science Technician job summary

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Salary: Grade 3, SCP 5: £25,177.53 (FTE -£29,434.00)

Hours: TERM TIME ONLY, 36 HOURS PER WEEK, 39 WEEKS PER YEAR

'Leaders’ ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents cascade throughout the community.'

(Ofsted, December 2022)

Shirley High School has been under new leadership since September 2019. During that time we have become one of the most improved schools in the area, made significant investment in improving and

promoting a positive learning environment and recently achieved “Good” in all categories in our latest Ofsted inspection.

We are a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our pupils benefiting from our fabulous site and

leafy surroundings. Along with our clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the

surrounding areas, plus an onsite gym and ample free parking.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our pupils can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue, through hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We

strive for excellence throughout our broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, whilst also ensuring that both pupils and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and motivated member of staff who has passion and enthusiasm for Science within a school.

Requirements:

Experience relevant to the position; this could be from education or extra curricular activities.

Can carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard;

Has the ability to work effectively in a team;

Can communicate with employees, students and parents in a friendly and professional manner;

Can demonstrate their ability to work using their initiative;

Is able to work effectively to deadlines and produce high-quality results;

Demonstrates excellent organisational and planning skills.

We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

Cycle to Work scheme;

An environment of providing the resources required for the benefit of our students;

Staff Mentoring;

Staff car park on-site;

Fully refurbished Fitness Suite;

A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;

A dedicated staff well-being programme, including Mental Health first-aiders.

Our Vision:

To develop aspirational learners who strive for excellence academically, creatively and culturally, benefitting from a wide range of opportunities led by inspirational educators.

Should you believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Shirley High School Performing Arts College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 785 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shirley High School Performing Arts College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shirley-high-school-performing-arts-college

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