Science Technician
The Westgate School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2026
Closing date
9 January 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
17 December 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
- £23,539.00 - £25,035.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level 4 Points 8-12
Science Technician job summary
Science Technician
37 hours per week term time only plus 2 INSET/Twilights
8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday / 8.00am - 3.30pm Friday
NJC Level 4 Points 8-12 Actual Salary £23,539-£25,035 (FTE £27920-£29694)
The ideal candidate must have science qualifications up to ‘A’ level or equivalent and a genuine interest and love of science. They must be proactive and able to work independently in a supportive environment and ideally have experience as a science technician.
The job entails preparation and organisation of resources for the smooth operation of science lessons and maintenance of equipment and laboratories.
Any previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous but enthusiastic trainees are also invited to apply. Training, development and progression opportunities are encouraged and available for the right person.
Further information can be found in the detailed job description and person specification below.
Tours of the school are welcome.
What To Know Before Applying:
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Holiday pay included in all salaries.
- We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
- The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.
- Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance for all positions.
- Only applicants who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Westgate School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Westgate School website
The Westgate School prides itself on our commitment in ensuring every student is '#equippedforlife'. This is at the heart of what we do to ensure that students have every opportunity to thrive during their time at school and beyond.
We are a nourishing and highly supportive school and offer a bespoke CPD training package for new members of staff, irrespective of their background or experience. Ultimately, we ensure each member of staff feels valued and well supported at every phase of their career.
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