Biology Science Technician - Part-time

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4523-392S
• Posted:28/04/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme KSC £20,837 per annum
• Start Date:May/June 2026
• App Close Date:13/05/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:18th May 2026

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Biology Science Technician

Required for May or June 2026

Kent Scheme KSC £20,837 per annum

Part-time 32.5 hours per week term time, plus 6 directed days, 8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding selective school with an excellent Science Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and capable person to join our innovative team, where the core purpose is to coordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and provide expert assistance for the Biology curriculum. The Science Technician team consists of four colleagues, including specialists for Chemistry, Physics, and Key Stage 3, ensuring that practical work is both ambitious and well-supported across all disciplines.

Science is a highly popular subject within the school, with strong outcomes at A Level and many students progressing to scientific degrees and careers. All students study Science to GCSE, with more than 75 continuing to study A Level Biology. Because our Biology courses have a strong emphasis on practical work, the successful candidate will lead specifically on the provision of materials for these lessons while supporting the safe and efficient maintenance of the wider department.

Practical work is central to our curriculum. Biology is taught in our new teaching block which opened in January 2026 with 5 fully equipped laboratories and an extensive prep room. in  Applicants should preferably have previous laboratory experience, though training will be provided where necessary. We seek candidates who show a commitment to 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 2 days per year. The salary includes a payment in respect of pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave, Bank Holidays, and the KCC concessionary day.

Application forms and full details can be found on our Vacancies page on our website.  Applicants should complete the application form and email it to Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities &  Recruitment Monitoring Form.  

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 13th May 2026

Information about the school

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. For more information please see our Safeguarding Policy.

Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please see our GDPR and Data Protection Policy, Equality Policy, Child Protection Policy on our website.

MGGS is committed to ensure that we develop a safe culture and that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our learners and staff. MGGS will follow relevant guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part Three, ‘Safer Recruitment’) and from The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see the Guidance on Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.

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

Documents

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• Application Pack