Science Laboratory Technician - Part-time

Fulston Manor School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5414-701S
• Posted:08/06/2026
• Pay:FMAT Band Support Staff Payscale- £24,175.50 (FTE)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:22/06/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:w/c Monday 29th June 2026

Advert

Job role: Science Laboratory Technician

Salary: FMAT Band Support Staff Payscale - £24,175.50 (FTE)

ACTUAL SALARY - £21,072.92 for 37 hours per week - Term Time plus 1 week

Hours: Monday – Thursday - 8.30am – 4.30pm

Friday – 8.30am – 4.00pm

(30 minutes unpaid lunch break on all days)

Contract Status: Permanent

Contract Start Date: September 2026

Closing date: Monday 22^nd June 2026

Interviews: w/c 29^th June 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Fulston Manor School is seeking to appoint a Science Laboratory Technician to join our Multi Academy Trust and support the delivery of an engaging and successful Science curriculum.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of technicians, providing practical and technical support to the Science Department. Applicants should be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent) in a science subject. Previous experience working within a science laboratory environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

We are looking for an individual who is organised, reliable, and able to work calmly and flexibly in a busy school environment. A professional approach, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with both staff and students are essential. Supporting students' learning and helping them achieve their full potential will be at the heart of the role.

Fulston Manor is a high performing school which enjoys an enviable reputation for both academic achievement and the quality of pastoral care.

If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Director with a covering letter (email acceptable) to recruitment@fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk

A completed self-disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’.

Information about the school

Fulston Manor is an oversubscribed, non-selective school in Sittingbourne, Kent, this success is based on the quality of our staff and the excellence of our induction and support programmes. The school offers an outstanding learning environment for all its students.

Fulston Manor is focused on developing students into young citizens capable of making a difference. Here, at Fulston, we have a strong pastoral system at our core and we pride ourselves on being about strong traditional family values. All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.

In collaboration with School Councils, School Governors and Senior Leadership members we have introduced school values to help further enhance our mission to make Fulston Manor School a safe, welcoming and friendly place to learn, celebrating all that is best about the Fulston Family.

We believe that our values, Fortitude, Ambition, Mindful, Integrity, Leadership and Young Citizens, when applied together with relentless consistency can help shape great young citizens, not just for the Fulston Family but for our wider community too.

All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs S Burden
• Address:Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4EG
• Telephone: (01795) 475228
• Email: recruitment@fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01795) 428144

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• Science Technician - Job description