Senior Science Technician

Part Time, 15-20 hours per week, term time only H5 pro rata, FTE annual salary range £27,982 - £30,268 Actual annual salary: £9,485 - £13,681 Start Date: September 2026 We are looking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to join our outstanding Science Faculty. The ideal candidate will be practical, flexible, resourceful and able to work to tight deadlines. This role is a shared responsibility with another member of staff. The core responsibilities for this role are to assist the Director of Learning: Science in managing the technician team in order to facilitate the provision, preparation and clearing of resources for practical activities within the Science Faculty, having due regard to safe practice and risk assessments. The successful candidate will: have experience in working in a laboratory or similar field, preferably in a school environment but not essential have excellent attention to detail have the ability to work well within a team promote Sandringham’s ethos and values We also welcome applications from candidates who may not yet meet the requirements for the Senior Science Technician role but are interested in a Science Technician position. For suitable applicants, we can offer a Science Technician role (H3/H4 pro rata, depending on skills and experience), with training provided. We can offer a supportive environment with outstanding professional development and future career opportunities and a well-resourced, positive workplace. You’ll work with committed colleagues, benefit from a focus on staff well-being, and will be eligible to apply under the children of staff admission rule. If you feel that this could be the right next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET) . The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. Sandringham, School also leads the Alban Teaching School Hub . Application deadline: 9am on Monday 11th May 2026 Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. Ambition Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Chil