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Key Stage 3 Science Technician - Part-time

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4523-371S
  • Posted:01/07/2025
  • Pay:Kent Range C equating to £17,858-£18,623pa
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:10/07/2025 at 08:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Key Stage 3 Science Technician

 

Required for September 2025

Part-time 30 hours per week term time plus 6 directed days

8.30am-2.30pm Monday-Friday 

Kent Range C : £25,252-£26,262 per annum pro rata

Equating to £17,858-£18,623 per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and well-organised individual to join our committed team of Science Technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of engaging and effective science education at Key Stage 3 within our successful and well-resourced Science Department.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for preparing, organising, and maintaining equipment and materials for practical lessons in Key Stage 3 Science. You will play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that practical work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting both staff and students in their learning.

Science is a popular and thriving subject at our school, with a large number of students continuing through to A Level across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Your contribution will help lay the essential foundations for this success by ensuring a high-quality practical experience from the start of students’ Science education journey.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for Science, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting outstanding teaching and learning through practical excellence.

Applicants will show a commitment to support the ethos of the school and an ability to implement its policies, including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.

The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks and one day per year. The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above. 

 

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)

 

Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities &  Recruitment Monitoring Form.  If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.

 

Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website https://www.mggs.org/

 

Applications welcomed immediately

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

 

Closing Date: 8am on 10th July 2025

 

Information about the school

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1275 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 350. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)

Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.

Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website https://www.mggs.org/

Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website https://www.mggs.org/joining-us/join-our-team/vacancies/

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Michelle Starns
  • Address:Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
  • Telephone: 01622 752103
  • Email: mstarns@mggs.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.