Senior Science Technician

Preston Manor School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,651.00 - £31,448.00 Annually (Actual)

Senior Science Technician job summary

The role

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.

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 student
• friendly and supportive staff
• well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development

The school is situated within walking distance of the world famous Wembley Stadium, which offers easy access to newly created facilities including the London Designer Outlet.

The school benefits from excellent transport links via public transport and is located a short walk from both Wembley Park and Preston Road Underground Stations. Central London locations are accessible within 20 minutes from the school. The school is also easily accessible from main roads including the M25, M1, M40, A40 and A406.

The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary staff.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out their role on the school site.

Application Process

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

In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK link below:

https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/check-your-conviction-caution

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post have been outlined in the job description and person specification.

Preston Manor School is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For further information email hradmin@preston-manor.com

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the date advertised, so early application is advised.

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.

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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 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 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/preston-manor-school

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