Senior Science Technician

SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

The Fitzwimarc School, Rayleigh

Job Ref No. ECC5422-554S

Position Type: Technicians

Pay Range: Scale 5 points 9-12 £26,409 - £27,711 PA FTE

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 29/07/2025 Midnight

Date of Interviews: Tuesday 8th July 2025

Job Description

SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Scale 5 points 9-12 £26,409 - £27,711 PA FTE

(Actual salary £15,674 - £16,446 PA)

Hours: 25 per week term time including inset days + 1 week holiday working (40 weeks per annum)

We are looking to appoint an organised and enthusiastic team leader with experience working across a range of science topics supporting staff and students to lead our team of technicians.

The department is split between two bases across the school, one of which is located in our recently built East Block, providing a clean, light and spacious working environment along with new equipment and storage facilities.

You must be flexible, able to work as part of the team and use your own initiative effectively. A thorough knowledge of safe handling of laboratory materials is essential.

The post requires excellent communication and standard ICT skills as well as a subject related qualification or equivalent gained through substantial relevant work experience.

The FitzWimarc School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to pupil achievements, the school's ethos and its commitment and involvement within the community.

We can offer you:

• A school setting with strong standards of behaviour
• CPD opportunities available to all staff (including a subscription to National College)
• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Free use of the school gym

The FitzWimarc School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date.

Please apply using the application form on this site and return to recruitment@fitzwimarc.com or for further information please visit our website www.fitzwimarc.com or contact Mrs Gould, HR Officer at the School.

Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2025 (midnight)

Interviews: Tuesday 8th July 2025

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Information about the school

Contact Information

HR

Hockley Road, Rayleigh

Essex, SS6 8EB

Telephone:

Email: HR@fitzwimarc.com

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We are looking to appoint an organised and enthusiastic team leader with experience working across a range of, You must be flexible, able to work as part of the team and use your own initiative effectively. A thorough knowledge of safe handling of laboratory materials is essential. The post requires excellent communication and standard ICT skills as well as a subject related qualification or equivalent gained through substantial relevant work experience.

science topics supporting staff and students to lead our team of technicians. The department is split between two bases across the school, one of which is located in our recently built East Block, providing a clean, light and spacious working environment along with new equipment and storage facilities., The FitzWimarc School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to pupil achievements, the school's ethos and its commitment and involvement within the community. We can offer you:

• A school setting with strong standards of behaviour
• CPD opportunities available to all staff (including a subscription to National College)
• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice includingfinancial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Free use of the school gym
The FitzWimarc School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.