Science Technician

Salary: Starting at NJC Scale 3, point 5. Actual salary: £25,286 per annum (£29,436 FTE). Rising to NJC Scale 3, point 6. Actual salary: £25,647 per annum (£29,856 FTE) inclusive of Outer London Weighting Hours: 8:00am-3:45pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:00am- 3:30pm, Friday (36 hours per week), term-time only plus INSET days Contract: Permanent The school is happy to consider part-time applications and/or flexible hours Required as soon as possible Ruislip High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly effective individual to join our flourishing science department. The successful applicant will be part of a team of technicians who service the science, art, craft and design and also food and nutrition departments and the flexibility to cover the other faculties if required would be desirable. The duties of the role include the preparation of materials, equipment and chemicals for lessons, caring for plants and animals, ensuring the clearing and cleaning of laboratories, as well as art, craft and design and food and nutrition rooms as appropriate. Other duties will include advising on the stock of materials and undertaking inventory checks. The role will also include working alongside teachers to aid student progress. This is a varied role and full training will be provided. The role would suit someone looking to work part-time or return to the workforce. The successful applicant will need: to be resourceful and enthusiastic; to be able to work as part of a team and enjoy working with students and teaching professionals; to be able to demonstrate flexibility; to have energy, stamina and a sense of humour. Ruislip High School is an outstanding, oversubscribed, 11-18, mixed comprehensive school with 1325 students on roll and we have a dedicated sixth form centre. We obtain excellent results. In the summer of 2025, 59% of students attained a grade 5 or above in English and Maths with 82% attaining at least a grade 4 in both subjects; at A Level, 53% of all grades were A* to B, with the majority of Year 13 students securing places at their first choice of destination.. Why work at Ruislip High School? Students and staff treat each other with respect. They share high aspirations which are realised through high expectations of everyone. The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations. Staff have a range of opportunities to collaborate and develop their career within the Vanguard Learning Trust. Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards as part of the Vanguard Learning Trust’s entitlement package for staff. There are excellent transport links with central London, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Berkshire. In joining Ruislip High School you can expect to work in an environment that