Senior Science Technician - Term Time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-837S
• Posted:01/09/2025
• Pay:£28,641 - £30,201 FTE (£26,013 - £27,429 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:October 2025
• App Close Date:18/09/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 22nd September 2025

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• £28,641 - £30,201 FTE – SAT D

• £26,013 - £27,429 Pro Rata

• 37 hours per week, Term Time, 5 Staff Development Days plus 2 weeks (41 weeks/year)

• October 2025 start

• Interviews: w/c 22nd September 2025

We have an opportunity to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Science Technician. Experience in the methodology of standard practicals is essential, along with awareness of the Health & Safety requirements of the role.

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for use by students and teaching staff. 
• Provide technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support students and to assist teaching staff.
• Coordinate the use and development of practical resources and facilities within the science department.
• Assist the head of department in the line management of all science technicians including their induction, training and performance management.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements and other relevant regulations are in place and adhered to, including the completion and recording of necessary tasks.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a forward thinking approach, have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and be receptive to change.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Samantha Payne, at Samatha.payne@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack