Senior Science Technician

Maritime Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4YG

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £29,255 - £34,684 (£33,899 - £40,190 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you someone who loves working with young people and making a difference in their learning journey?

We are excited to announce an opening for a Senior Science Technician to join us at our expanding academy as we welcome our next cohort of students in September.The successful candidate will be an experienced science technician who can manage their own and their colleagues’ workflows, together with providing high quality support to students and science teachers.

Our Senior Science Technician will provide practical support for students in science lessons by carry out demonstrations, preparing resources and assembling apparatus as required. They will also ensure the science area meets health and safety requirements and will lead on stock control and ordering as appropriate.

The Senior Science Technician will line manage the Science Technician team, and will be responsible for the technical disciplines of experimental and practical work.

We would love to hear from you if you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a supportive environment and contribute to the success of our students.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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

Maritime Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in the academy. We recognise that there is no higher priority than student’s safety and well-being. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as ‘Designated Safeguarding Leads/ Deputies in school in compliance with the ‘sharing of information’ guidance.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Technician - Senior Science Technician (MAR).pdf - 956 KB (opens in new tab)

About Maritime Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 562 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maritime Academy website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maritime-academy

The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Maritime Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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