Senior Science Technician

Part time (21 hours) - term time only

3 days per week

Band G (points 11-14)

£28,598 - £31,022 per annum pro rata

Actual salary:  £13,603 - £14,756 per annum

Starting September 2026

The School

In September 2023 we opened our doors of Kenilworth School after relocating to a brand new, bespoke campus. The Science Department has its own wing comprising of 14 laboratories, 2 Science studios,1 large Science staff base and 3 large prep rooms. Labs are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens and all the latest technologies.

Kenilworth Multi-Academy Trust (KMAT) is a growing organisation and is currently made up of two schools.  Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and as the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth, is oversubscribed with motivated and well behaved pupils.

The Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Senior Science Technician to be based at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form, within an established and committed team of 4 Science Technicians to support a large department of 18 Science Teachers. This is an exciting post for a forward-thinking Senior Science Technician to join the team, someone with excellent organisation and communication skills. An excellent awareness of Health & Safety regulations, working within manual handling and COSHH procedures is required.

Hours of work:          8.30am to 4.00pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak)

Working pattern:       Currently Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but flexibility may apply depending on the needs of the department.

Typical Duties:

Preparing resources and assembling apparatus

Obtaining and ordering materials

Provide technical advice to teachers, other technicians, pupils/students

Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities

Assisting in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations

Record keeping, maintaining accurate records of equipment and chemicals and Health & Safety procedures.

Mentoring other technicians, especially those in junior roles.

Ensure and promote the maintenance of a health and safe working environment through:

Actively contributing to the assessment, implementation, monitoring and review of both health & safety procedures and information resources

Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development

The provision of technical advice and support on health and safety issues to teaching and technical staff

The safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards

The healthy and safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials

Opportunities to become involved in the planning and development of new practical elements alongside any changes within the Science curriculum.

Working within guidelines and procedures to ensure the laboratories are clean, safe and tidy.

Undertake First Aid duties as required.

We can offer you:

Excellent CPD opportunities

A supportive team of colleagues within the Department and across the school

A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture

A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students

Employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assist healthcare programme  (Benenden) to include health diagnostics, physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discount, free flu vaccination, free on-site gym and parking, together with electric car charging points.

For an informal chat about the role, you are welcome to contact Dr John Meadows, Head of Science by email at J.Meadows@kssf.kmat.org.uk.

To apply

Please create an account on MyNewterm to apply for the role.

Please note, we cannot accept a CV as an application.

We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or a suitable candidate be found. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore early applications are advised and welcomed. 

Safeguarding 

The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.  

Closing date:  Monday 22 June 2026 at 9am