Senior Science Technician - 3 days per week

Senior Science Technician Part time (21 hours) - term time only 3 days per week Band G (points 11-14) £28,598 - £31,022 per annum pro rata Actual salary: £13,603 - £14,756 per annum Starting September 2026 The School In September 2023 we opened our doors of Kenilworth School after relocating to a brand new, bespoke campus. The Science Department has its own wing comprising of 14 laboratories, 2 Science studios,1 large Science staff base and 3 large prep rooms. Labs are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens and all the latest technologies. Kenilworth Multi-Academy Trust (KMAT) is a growing organisation and is currently made up of two schools. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and as the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth, is oversubscribed with motivated and well behaved pupils. The Role We are looking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Senior Science Technician to be based at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form, within an established and committed team of 4 Science Technicians to support a large department of 18 Science Teachers. This is an exciting post for a forward-thinking Senior Science Technician to join the team, someone with excellent organisation and communication skills. An excellent awareness of Health & Safety regulations, working within manual handling and COSHH procedures is required. Hours of work: 8.30am to 4.00pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak) Working pattern: Currently Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but flexibility may apply depending on the needs of the department. Typical Duties: Preparing resources and assembling apparatus Obtaining and ordering materials Provide technical advice to teachers, other technicians, pupils/students Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities Assisting in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations Record keeping, maintaining accurate records of equipment and chemicals and Health & Safety procedures. Mentoring other technicians, especially those in junior roles. Ensure and promote the maintenance of a health and safe working environment through: Actively contributing to the assessment, implementation, monitoring and review of both health & safety procedures and information resources Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development The provision of technical advice and support on health and safety issues to teaching and technical staff The safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards The healthy and safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials Opportunities to become involved in the planning and development of new practical elements alongside any changes within the Science curriculum. Working within guidelines and procedures to ensure the laboratories are clean, safe and tidy. Undertake First Aid duties as required. We ca