Senior Science Technician

Bishop Stopford School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6BJ

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 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: £24,707.00 - £26,801.00 Annually (Actual)

Senior Science Technician job summary

Contract details: Part time permanent - 37 hours each week for 39 weeks

Expected start date: 5th January 2025

Salary: Grade 5 points 12 - 17, £28,598 - £31,022 (actual salary £24,707 - £26,801

We use NJC pay scales - Salaries start at the bottom of the advertised range (pro-rata for part time staff). Progression up the scale range is considered annually, giving opportunity for professional growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join our thriving Science faculty as Senior Science Technician.

The successful applicant will be:

an excellent communicator;

committed to delivering support to colleagues and students

have experience of working in a laboratory environment

have an understanding of health, safety and welfare regulations and best practice

We offer:

a supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

an opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative team

Employee recognition and rewards

Membership with a health benefits provider which includes access to a GP service. Annual flu vaccination

Two-week October half term holiday

Free on-site parking

Staff gym and Cycle to Work scheme

Please check out our amazing review in The Good Schools Guide and our fantastic Ofsted Report from April 2025.

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All staff and volunteers must abide by the Academy’s Safeguarding policies and recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility

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

Bishop Stopford School has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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 Bishop Stopford School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1459 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Stopford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-stopford-school-kettering

Bishop Stopford School is a forward thinking and high achieving learning community, with strong roots and long-standing traditions. We seek to provide an outstanding education and encourage all – no matter what their starting points – to achieve as highly as they can. In August 2011, we converted to Academy status and we are excited to capitalise on the freedom which this status brings.

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