At a Glance
- Tasks: Support science teachers and enhance student learning in a dynamic environment.
- Company: West Hatch, an innovative school with a strong focus on staff development.
- Benefits: Access to sports facilities, flexible time off, and numerous paid development opportunities.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to improving student outcomes and staff wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in science support and a proactive attitude towards education.
The predicted salary is between 29420 - 35958 £ per year.
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 22/09/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: TBD
37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8am to 4pm
39 weeks per year (Term time plus 1-week CPD)
Required ASAP
We are looking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to support Science, in a busy, friendly department. Our science teachers and technicians are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and hardworking. The department has clear priorities for raising standards of performance and is committed to the improvement and development of all staff. There is a strong focus on improving the outcomes for all students with teachers and technicians planning together and sharing best practice.
We offer the following benefits:
- Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use
- Swimming pool available for staff use
- Banked cover/TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off
- The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff
- We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
If you require additional information, please contact recruitment@westhatch.net
Information about the School:
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work. We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. 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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