Science Technician

 Part time (28 hours) - term time only

4 days per week

 Band D (points 4-5)

 £25,185 - £25,583 per annum pro rata

Actual salary:  £15,936 - £16,188 per annum

The School

In September 2023 Kenilworth School and Sixth Form relocated to a brand new, bespoke campus. The Science Department has its own wing comprising of 14 laboratories, 2 Science studios, 1 flexible learning space, 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 in all five areas by Ofsted (November 2023) 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 a Science Technician to be based at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form, within an established and committed team of Science Technicians to support a large department.  This is an exciting post for a Science Technician to join the team and training can be given to a suitable candidate with a science background.  An awareness of working within manual handling and COSHH procedures would be advantageous, but not essential.

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

Working pattern:       Monday and Tuesday

Typical Duties:

Assisting Science Technicians and teachers in setting up and clearing away practical experiments.

Ensuring practical equipment orders are complete and ready for lessons.

Handling chemicals, making up solutions including correct disposal.

Opportunities to assist with classroom demonstrations and practical activities.

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

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