Senior Science Technician at The Bishop's Stortford High School
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Senior Science Technician
Required for September 2026 Full time
Term time only – 38 weeks per year, 37 hours pe week.
H6, FTE from £29,540 including fringe
Actual salary £25,295 including fringe
‘Pupils achieve highly at this stunning school’ - Ofsted, May 2023
The Bishop’s Stortford High School are seeking to recruit a Senior Science Technician to manage a team of technicians in the science department and provide technical support service to staff and students undertaking the science curriculum.
The successful candidate will join the school’s highly ambitious, vibrant and high performing department working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners to help support the staff in their role of instilling a love of Science in all students.
What we are looking for:
An individual who is able to develop and maintain effective working systems for the science technician team
A reliable and hard-working team member
A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent time management for the preparation and organisation of equipment for lessons and identifying work priorities
Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
A-Level or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or equivalent
Someone who works well with staff and students alike
An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
Experience of line management would be advantageous but not essential
What we can offer you:
Professionally:
A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment
A large dedicated Science prep room
A department made up of 11 modern, spacious laboratories equipped with the latest touchscreen technology
Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.
Staff training days to support staff CPD
A highly visible Senior Leadership Team
A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and an artificial grass pitch suitable for both football and rugby.
Personally:
Competitive salary
Generous pension benefits
Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
Free school lunch every day
Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Free on-site secure parking for every employee
20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
Annual Flu jabs (free)
Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows recitals and other entertainment held at school
Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc
The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1280 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 137 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school just over a year ago. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.
Our vast list of extra-curricular activities and trips means students engage positively with school and represent our values with pride. Staff turnover is low, as they feel well-supported and enjoy working here, with many choosing the school for their own children.
Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.
(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply). Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please visit our website www.tbshs.org and apply via MyNewTerm. Applications by CV will not be accepted.
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
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Contact Details
Clare Hughes
01279868686
clare.hughes@tbshs.org
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationHertfordshire
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