Senior Science Technician
Worthing High School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: Senior Science Technician NJC GRADE 6, points 9 - 12 (£27,254 to £28,598 FTE). Actual salary at 25.5 hours £14,279 - £14,983. Worthing High School Permanent contract role from October 2026 - 25.5 hours per week across 4-5 days, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus Inset days). Flexibility with hours considered.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- NJC GRADE 6, points 9 - 12 (£27,254 to £28,598 FTE). Actual salary at 25.5 hours £14,279 - £14,983.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Experience
Educated to GCSE Grade C standard or above in English, Maths and a Science Subject (or equivalent)
Degree or Higher Education qualification in a science discipline (desirable)
Relevant health and safety qualification, e.g. CLEAPSS training (desirable)
First aid qualification, or willingness to train (desirable)
Experience working as a science or laboratory technician in a secondary school or similar setting
Experience preparing practical lessons and managing chemicals, equipment and resources
Experience in ordering, stock control and monitoring budgets
Experience supervising, mentoring or training other technicians (desirable)
Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate the workload of a technician team
Ability to delegate tasks while maintaining oversight of departmental operations
Experience leading a technician team, including appraisals or performance support (desirable)
Working knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics practical requirem
Working knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics practical requirements across KS3 and GCSE
Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations
Knowledge of safe chemical storage, handling and disposal
Confident use of Microsoft Office and stock management or record keeping systems
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
A friendly and supportive environment.
The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents and staff.
A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks.
Free well-being and medical support cover.
The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT. Free use of our fitness suite.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of staff and students.
Competitive salary package and benefits aligned with sector standards.
The chance to work in a DfE Attendance and Behaviour Hub Lead
school.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
About Worthing High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1050 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Worthing High School website
- Email address
- vacancies@worthinghigh.net
- Phone number
- 01903 237864
Multi Academy Trust
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