Temporary Biology Technician

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School, London, N12 7NJ

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Biology
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until incumbent returns from maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,655 to £33,129
• Actual salary: £23,935 to £24,282
• Pay scale: Unified Reward Grade C

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Technician to provide specialist support to the Biology Department for this temporary contract whilst the incumbent is on maternity leave.

Duties are wide-ranging and will include (amongst others): support to pupils in accessing the curriculum, preparation and maintenance of resources as required by staff for lesson planning. In addition, this post encompasses support of practical activities with groups or one-to-one including the use of specialised equipment and technology.

This person will work under the direction of the Head of Department and Subject Teachers. School experience would be desirable but is not essential.

The appointed candidate will be flexible in their approach to the wide-range of work undertaken – and will be an intrinsic part of the support staff team. The ability to manage a range of competing demands and to prioritise work is very important. Very good levels of both written and spoken English are essential.

What the school offers its staff

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School is a small school, judged outstanding by Ofsted, with a distinctive Catholic ethos. Students are very well behaved and the school provides a very rewarding working environment where employees are valued and there is a focus on staff welfare.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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.

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About St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 908 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Michael's Catholic Grammar School website
• Email address: mcox@st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8446 2256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-catholic-grammar-school

St. Michael's is a 4 Form Entry Voluntary Aided Catholic Grammar School for Girls with Boys in the Sixth Form. 920 on roll, 280 in Sixth Form.

Arranging a visit to St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mcox@st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk.

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