Science Technician

Springwell Alternative Academy; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is seeking a Science Technician to ensure a safe and efficient lab service for students and staff. This position involves 36 hours per week during term time and requires a strong Science background, with a specialization in Physics being advantageous. The role plays a vital part in the school's commitment to providing an excellent educational experience, alongside opportunities for professional development and collaborative growth across the Trust.

Benefits

Chromebook provided

CPD opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Highly competent Technician with a strong Science background.
• Experience in a school environment is preferred.
• Willingness to engage actively in school life.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and efficient lab technical service.
• Support students and teaching staff in their lab activities.

Skills

Science background

Technician skills

Commitment to innovation

Education

Relevant Science qualifications

Job description

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s GCSE Progress 8 score in 2024 was +0.7, and the progress of our 2025 cohort was in the top 25% of the country. The school is proud to be part of Coombe Academy Trust.

Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups and welcome conversations about flexible working opportunities.

We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to assist with providing a safe and efficient lab technical service for students and teaching staff. This role will be 36 hours per week, term time plus one week.

Why work for us?

Coombe Girls’ School & Sixth Form is a fantastic and rewarding place to work. Our students are motivated and keen to learn while our creative, engaging staff is committed to providing exceptional teaching to our students. We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously and actively manage workload whilst retaining very high standards. Our staff are highly supportive of one another.

We are a Google school and staff are provided with a Chromebook to support their work. The school is within walking distance of New Malden train station with its fast, direct links to central London and into Surrey and Hampshire. For those travelling by car, parking is available in the school car park, and bike racks and showers are provided for colleagues who are able to cycle to work.

With regards to Personal Development, we pride ourselves on our commitment to CPD. Our staff is supported to access National Professional Qualifications and receives Thrive training. There are opportunities to work collaboratively across all five schools in the Trust (both primary and secondary) as well as with the central Trust team. The Trust looks to provide opportunities for growth for colleagues within the Trust.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a highly competent Technician
• Have a Science background (a specialism in Physics would be particularly advantageous)
• Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school
• Play a full and active role in the life of the school