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Assistant Science Technician - Part-time

Highworth Grammar School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-4092-236S
  • Posted:28/04/2026
  • Pay:Kent Scheme B
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:13/05/2026 at 08:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Assistant Science Technician

15 hours per week (Tuesday to Thursday)

Kent Scheme B £9,520pa - £9,563pa (pro rata to £26,822pa)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active person to support our dedicated team of four Science Technicians.

Under the direction of our Senior Science Technician, you will provide comprehensive technical support to our teaching staff, ensuring that students’ learning is enriched by high-quality practical work.  

This role is part time for 15 hours per week, 5 hours per day (Tuesday – Thursday).  Daily start and end times can be negotiated subject to ensuring appropriate cover during lesson times.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please use the following link to apply online via our vacancy portal SAMpeople Recruit:    Apply now – Assistant Science Technician

We do not accept CVs.

Closing Date:   Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 8am

 

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

 

 

Highworth Grammar School is committed to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Information about the school

Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective girls’ school of 1550 students with 461 students in the Sixth Form (98 boys). We are situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London.

The school has a longstanding tradition of academic excellence coupled with outstanding pastoral care. Our performance measure page can be accessed using this link: https://www.find-school-performance-data.service.gov.uk/school/136379/highworth-grammar-school

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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.