Senior Science Technician
Orleans Park School, Twickenham, TW1 3BB10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week: Monday to Friday | 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Salary Scale 5 (actual salary: £28,127 - £29,383)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to join our busy and friendly Science Team, providing essential support to teaching colleagues and students within the Science Department.
This role is pivotal to supporting the practical and technical aspects of our science curriculum. This involves managing the KS3 and KS4 science prep room; working closely with the two other technicians; preparing, providing, maintaining and organising the resources required to make sure all practical activities carried out are healthy, safe and secure.
A science based background, with a minimum of A Level Science, is essential.
What the school offers its staff
We take staff wellbeing seriously at Orleans Park School. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff:
a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
regular CPD sessions
Sixth Form in dedicated buildings and facilities
Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing
Workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme/Local Government Pension Scheme
Longer school holidays compared to LEA schools, with a two-week October half term
Free onsite gym
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme
Free annual flu immunisation
Protected PPA time (Teaching Staff)
situated on a 16-acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The borough is home to the attractions of Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham Stadium.
easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services
close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site
staff travel card loans
Further information about the job
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, so early application is encouraged, and we reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Orleans Park is committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do. Ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities gives us a great opportunity to have access to a broad range of ideas and allows us to provide an outstanding education to our young people and an outstanding place for people to work.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2026) the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Orleans Park School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Orleans Park School website
- Email address
- recruitment@orleanspark.school
Orleans Park is an Outstanding School (Ofsted November 2023) with over 1,350 students, serving its local community in Twickenham. The dedicated staff work hard to ensure students are successful and leave as responsible citizens and confident individuals.
Please see more about working at Orleans Park on our website https://www.orleanspark.school/about-us/working-at-orleans
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