Science Technician
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8AT6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 July 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
- £28,521.00 - £30,630.00 Annually (FTE) APTEC Scale 5 to10 depending on experience - pro rata for Term time plus 2 weeks = £26,133 to £28,066
Science Technician job summary
Join a Growing Multi-Academy Trust with a Unique Family Feel
PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family ethos and a clear vision: Success for Everyone. We are proud to serve a diverse and thriving community through our three schools—Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (opened in 2019), and Bannockburn Primary School (joined in 2023)—alongside our flourishing co-educational Sixth Form.
We are now seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our dedicated Science Department at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys.
About the Role
As a Science Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality science teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. You will work closely with the Head of Department and teaching staff to:
- Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and materials
- Support practical science lessons and demonstrations
- Ensure health and safety standards are upheld
- Assist students during practical sessions
- Contribute to the smooth running and success of the department
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a candidate who is:
- Passionate about science and practical learning
- Skilled in using and maintaining laboratory tools and equipment
- Knowledgeable about health and safety in a lab environment
- Organised, proactive, and a strong team player
- Experienced in a school or educational setting (preferred)
- Able to support and inspire students in their learning
What We Offer
As part of the PolyMAT family, you will benefit from:
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Access to apprenticeship training
- A contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans and Cycle2Work scheme
- Excellent on-site catering and free daily coffee
- Secure on-site parking
- Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance programme
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
Join us in shaping the future of young people and making a real difference.
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.
For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.
Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 July. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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 Woolwich Polytechnic School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1592 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School website
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.
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