Science Technician
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hrs per week, term time only + 5 SDD Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Friday, with 30 minutes unpaid break for lunch
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- D2 on the NJC Payscale (£25,185 to £28,142 pro-rata), (Actual: £19,049 to £24,164)
What skills and experience we're looking for
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Grade D2 on the NJC Payscale (£25,185 to £28,142 pro-rata), (£19,049 to £24,164)
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Science Technician.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Science Technician. They will work closely with the Head of Department to support them to create an engaging and challenging curriculum for students of all abilities across all sciences.
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand-new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.
The school is in Rochester, Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medway benefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developments and facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent.
We are happy to offer virtual visits and informal discussions of the role: please contact s.bowers@stjohnfisher.school for further information.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 30th January 2026.
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview which will take place shortly after the deadline. St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to Staff Wellbeing and Workload
At SJF, we are committed to excellence in a sustainable way. This means we value our staff, devise policies with workload in mind and believe that everyone working in education should have the opportunity to enjoy the highest possible standard of wellbeing and mental health. We recognise that working in a deprived area is never going to be easy, but we are committed to ensuring it’s not any harder than it needs to be. Our approach to staff wellbeing and workload is underpinned by research and best practice.
Ensuring efficient working practices
a. Clear behaviour policy and support including centralised interventions and rapid response on call
b. Strategic placement of inset days including one at the end of the year to finish early for summer
c. Wellbeing events held at the end of each half-term, not a work meeting
Ensuring communication is streamlined and effective
a. One weekly briefing email to keep you informed of school-wide developments
b. No expectation to answer work related email at evenings and weekends
Ensuring staff are supported throughout the day
a. Free parking at the front of the school site, less than a minute’s walk from Reception
b. Staff room onsite for rest and relaxation
c. Workrooms in each departmental area with tea, coffee, water, fridges, and microwaves
d. Food during all day events
e. Fully staffed admin team, reprographics service to support your work
f. Staff treats provided in the last week of term at Christmas, Easter and Summer
Investing in staff development
a. At least fortnightly line management meetings with the first question focusing on wellbeing
b. Investment in development of staff through a programme of personalised CPD and learning walks
Bringing joy into the workplace and giving back
a. Investment in the staff room and staff reflection space
b. Staff clubs/socials (social secretary)
c. Staff Christmas and summer parties
d. Christmas and Birthday card for each staff member from the Headteacher
e. Gifts for staff on weddings and new births
f. Staff wellbeing coordinator
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1105 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School website
- Email address
- recruitment@stjohnfisher.school
- Phone number
- 01634543123
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand-new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.
Arranging a visit to St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stjohnfisher.school.
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