Senior Science Technician - Team Leader
The Westgate School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours Monday to Friday, term time only (plus 2 inset days).
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,508-£40,958
Actual salary
- £30,778-£34,530
Pay scale
- NJC Level 6 points 24-29
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate must have science qualifications up to ‘A’ level or equivalent and a genuine interest and love of science. They must be proactive and able to work independently in a supportive environment and ideally have experience as a senior science technician or team leader.
To lead the Technician Team to prepare practical resources and maintain facilities, in order to safely and accurately meet the practical needs of the science curriculum. This includes line management of the Technician Team and liaison with staff both inside and outside the department.
Previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous. To support the Head of Science to deliver the Science Curriculum by supporting Teachers, Cover Teachers, Teaching Students and school students.
What the school offers its staff
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Holiday pay included in all salaries
- Convenient location
- Free secure on-site parking
- Excellent modern facilities
- Large well-equipped modern prep rooms
Further information about the job
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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Westgate School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Westgate School website
- Email address
- jcl@westgate.slough.sch.uk
The Westgate School prides itself on our commitment in ensuring every student is '#equippedforlife'. This is at the heart of what we do to ensure that students have every opportunity to thrive during their time at school and beyond.
We are a nourishing and highly supportive school and offer a bespoke CPD training package for new members of staff, irrespective of their background or experience. Ultimately, we ensure each member of staff feels valued and well supported at every phase of their career.
Arranging a visit to The Westgate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jcl@westgate.slough.sch.uk.
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