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Senior Science Technician

Robert Clack School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU

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• Job start date

  25 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, 8.00am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday, term-time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale SO1, exact salary: £33,053 - £33,935 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

- Good levels of literacy and numeracy

- High standard of verbal & written communication skills when dealing with colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors

- Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team

- Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies

- Prior relevant experience

- Experience of, or ability to motivate and supervise a team

- Organised and able to work methodically, with attention to detail, under the supervision of the Director of Science/School Site Subject Leaders.

What the school offers its staff

• Free private healthcare
• Free on-site parking for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free gym membership at Robert Clack Leisure Centre
• Pension scheme membership

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.

The main duties of the role will involve:

· Line managing, supervising, instructing, delegating and supervising 8 Science Technicians within the department and across all three school sites

· Overseeing the organisation and day-to-day running of the school laboratories across all sites

· Assisting with the provision of ongoing support and training to help Technicians develop their skills, including training with regards to health and safety regulations

· Setting up, preparing and clearing materials, equipment and chemicals for practical lessons

· Assisting teaching staff with demonstration lessons, practical lessons, exam classes and assessments

· Providing technical support for pupils and staff, while ensuring the safe use of materials, equipment and chemicals

· Cleaning equipment and work areas, as necessary

· Working in accordance with health and safety guidelines

· In liaison with the team, ensuring that laboratories are adequately stocked.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Senior Science Technician Recruitment Pack - July 2026 (1).pdf - 431 KB (opens in new tab)

About Robert Clack School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 3231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Robert Clack School website
• Email address: bopayemi@robertclack.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-clack-school

All-through School based over three different sites.

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