Senior Science Technician

Preston Manor School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Salary – Scale 4, spinal point 7 – 11 circa £29,651 – £31,448 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a proactive and highly organised Senior Science Technician to support the effective delivery of practical Science across KS3 to KS5, with particular expertise in Chemistry.

As a Senior Science Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the Science department by preparing practical equipment, materials and resources, ensuring laboratories are well organised and maintained, and enabling practical work to be carried out safely and effectively. You will support the day-to-day organisation of the Science preparation areas and laboratories, including stock control, ordering, equipment maintenance, chemical storage, and health and safety procedures, in line with CLEAPSS guidance and school policies. Working closely with teaching staff and the technician team, you will help to support engaging, high-quality practical Science across the curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

In return we will offer:

• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• friendly and supportive staff
• well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development

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

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.

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.

Safer Recruitment and Employment including DBS Policy and Procedures Feb 26 - Feb 27.pdf - 513 KB (opens in new tab)

Guidance Note for Applicants Sept 25 - Sept 26.pdf - 277 KB (opens in new tab)

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Sept 25 - Sept 26.pdf - 850 KB (opens in new tab)

PMS Recruitment Information Pack - Senior Science Technician - Sep 26.pdf - 639 KB (opens in new tab)

About Preston Manor School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1902 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Preston Manor School website
• Email address: hradmin@preston-manor.com
• Phone number: 02083854594
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/preston-manor-school

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