Science Technician

Science Technician Rickmansworth School About the role Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth Contract type: Term time plus 5 INSET/Additional Days, Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week: Monday - Friday Salary: H4 pt 6 to H4 pt 9 £25,989 to £27,254 plus £1,045 fringe allowance Pro-rata - Actual Salary: £23,227.61 to £24,314.50 pa incl. Fringe Start Date: September 2026 Rickmansworth School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Chemistry Technician to join our supportive Science Department. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact on students’ scientific learning and to inspire their passion for chemistry. As a Chemistry Technician, you will play a key role in preparing and supporting practical experiments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that students and staff have the resources they need for effective and engaging lessons. You will be an integral part of our science team, providing vital support across Key Stages 3-5. If you have a passion for chemistry and would like to contribute to creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of science in our students. About the Science Department: The Science Department is exceptional, with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results at both GCSE and A-Level. Separate Science is a particularly popular option at GCSE, with eight Key Stage 4 classes. The department consists of thirteen experienced members, fostering a strong and collaborative team atmosphere. We work closely together to support and enhance each other's practice while sharing expertise. The department is supported by three technicians who work alongside teaching staff to ensure a stimulating practical curriculum which inspires our students. We offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including a Key Stage 3 Science Club, STEM initiatives, and subject-specific Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 study clubs. The sciences are a popular choice in the Sixth Form, with approximately 100 students studying these subjects at A-Level. In return, we will offer you: Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, heavily over-subscribed 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. We provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for our 1575 ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities. Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.s