Science Technician
St Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 May 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
- £17,300.00 - £17,566.00 Annually (Actual) H3 5-6 (Fringe) £24,790 - £25,183 + £707 FTE (£17,300 - £17,566 pro-rata)
Science Technician job summary
Science Technician
30 hours per week (8.45 a.m. – 3.15 p.m. Monday to Friday), term time only
H3 5-6 (Fringe) £24,790 - £25,183 + £707 FTE (£17,300 - £17,566 pro-rata)
We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.
St Mary's Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our science team in our Outstanding secondary school.
Are you a self motivated, confident and skilled individual who is looking to make a difference to the education of young people aged 11-18 and support the schools teaching and learning in science? Do you have a background or qualification in science, a can-do flexible approach to working, high standards and a desire to support the very best outcomes for the students in your care?
Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted for quality of education and behaviour and attitudes, we are committed to providing a top-tier educational environment for our 1153 pupils.
About the Role:
As a Science Technician, you would join a team of dedicated science technicians and teachers and will play a pivotal role in supporting our science department. You will work as part of a team of science technicians, preparing and maintaining equipment and materials for lessons, and ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of our laboratories.
The postholder must have a working understanding of chemicals and solutions and be enthusiastic about science. You will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the Science department and ensuring that students have access to the materials and equipment they need to excel in their studies.
As a member of our team, you will be passionate about contributing your skills to ensure all our children and young people receive the best possible education.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary: H3 5-6 (Fringe) £24,790 - £25,183 + £707 FTE (£17,300 - £17,566 pro-rata).
Employee Assistance Program.
Ideal location near M11 and Hertfordshire and Essex Borders.
A supportive and dynamic working environment.
Applicants should be flexible, with appropriate qualifications and/or experience, able to work on their own initiative and to exhibit supportive leadership skills in a busy team environment.
Apply in writing via MyNewTerm or using the forms available on our website www.stmarys.net: Teacher Application Form, Consent to Obtain References Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & Recruitment Monitoring Form. Applicants are reminded that they should read the Notes to Applicants before completing an application. Please note only applications on St Mary’s forms or via MyNewTerm will be accepted. Please contact Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher d.mchugh@stmarys.net or Recruitment@stmarys.net to submit an application or for more information.
Interviews: St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, and close the application deadline early, therefore an early application is advisable.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Mary’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Miss Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher
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.
About St Mary's Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1153 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic School website
St. Mary’s has a strong tradition of providing an authentic education which aims to deliver excellence for every member of our Catholic community. Our three core values of 'Love, Respect, Flourish' permeate through all aspects of our work.
Our school is built upon an ambitious mission for each and every young person:
To fulfil academic potential
To be fully developed in the personal, social and spiritual areas of life
To achieve excellence in every area of life
To be underpinned by Gospel Values, enabling each person to value individuals and contribute positively to society.
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