Senior Science Technician - Full-time

Holcombe Grammar School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-4068-225S
• Posted:18/06/2025
• Pay:£28,958 - £33,413
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:29/06/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you someone who loves working with young people and making a difference in their learning journey?

Due to internal progression, Holcombe Grammar School are recruiting a Senior Science Technician to join their team.  The successful candidate will be an experienced science technician who can manage their own and their colleagues’ workflows, together with providing high quality support to students and science teachers.

As Senior Science Technician, you will;

• Deliver learning to students by providing technical advice.
• Support in the practical and technical aspects of the curriculum by preparing and providing resources.
• Organise and manage resources for safe and secure practical work.
• Demonstrate and teach practical skills.

The Senior Science Technician will line manage the Science Technician team, and will be responsible for the technical disciplines of experimental and practical work.  

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. 
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 

What you need to do now: 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal chat about this position please contact Donna Read via email at (Donna.Read@holcombegrammar.tsat.uk).

We are 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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

Holcombe Grammar School, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is an ambitious and supportive inclusive learning community, where life chances are transformed. We are a selective 11-18 boys’ school with a large and expanding mixed Sixth Form.

At Holcombe Grammar School our aim is that students develop into successful, well rounded, confident young people who are equipped with the academic and life skills necessary to thrive in the modern world. Whatever an individual’s background, we strive to ensure that our highly capable students are given the academic and intellectual tools to help them structure their thinking and learning effectively.

“Pupils at Holcombe Grammar School … experience an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in school. The school community takes opportunities to celebrate its diversity often.” Ofsted March 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Holcombe Grammar School, Letchworth Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB
• Telephone: 01634 830083
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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