Senior Science Technician

Location: Chase High School
 Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week (39 weeks)

Start Date: Immediate
 Salary: Scale 6  (Range 13-20 ) £29,064 – £32,597

We are seeking an organised and proactive, Science Technician. This key role is central to ensuring that practical Science lessons run smoothly, safely, and to a high standard.

The role requires strong organisational, planning, and time‑management skills to coordinate lesson preparation and manage workloads. You will also be responsible for managing stock, resources, and departmental budgets and maintaining accurate records. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves close collaboration with teaching staff, pupils, and senior leaders.

We are looking for someone with well‑developed ICT and administrative skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and the initiative and flexibility needed to support a busy science department.

Chase High School is a mixed, mainstream secondary school located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.  It educates more than 1,300 pupils aged 11-18 from over 40 countries.

Chase High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other checks aligned with the Safer Recruitment process.

Chase High School is an academy that forms part of the Discovery Educational Trust.

Trust benefits:

Focus on continuing professional development, Pension Scheme, Bike2Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme via MediCash, Access to staff discounts and Mental First Aiders

Closing date: 06 May 2026– Midday

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant.

For further information on this advert,

please contact recruitment@discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk