Senior Science Technician
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PFThis job expired on 18 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
October 2025
Closing date
18 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time, 5 Staff Development Days plus 2 weeks (41 weeks/year)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,641 - £30,201
Actual salary
- £26,013 - £27,429
What skills and experience we're looking for
Be responsible for ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for use by students and teaching staff.
Provide technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support students and to assist teaching staff.
Coordinate the use and development of practical resources and facilities within the science department.
Assist the head of department in the line management of all science technicians including their induction, training and performance management.
Ensure that health and safety requirements and other relevant regulations are in place and adhered to, including the completion and recording of necessary tasks.
The ideal candidate will be a team player with a forward thinking approach, have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and be receptive to change.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
What the school offers its staff
Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
Access to training and development
On-site Parking
Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.
We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
Further information about the job
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Samantha Payne, at Samatha.payne@swale.at.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westlands School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1690 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Westlands School website
- Email address
- Samatha.payne@swale.at
Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Samatha.payne@swale.at.
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