Science Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | aa061693-aa0e-4320-833f-fd96084de8da |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Grade D2 on the NJC Payscale (£25,185 to £28,142 pro-rata), (£19,049 to £24,164)
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Science Technician.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Science Technician. They will work closely with the Head of Department to support them to create an engaging and challenging curriculum for students of all abilities across all sciences.
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand-new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.
The school is in Rochester, Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medway benefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developments and facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent.
We are happy to offer virtual visits and informal discussions of the role: please contact s.bowers@stjohnfisher.school for further information.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 30th January 2026.
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview which will take place shortly after the deadline. St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to Staff Wellbeing and Workload
At SJF, we are committed to excellence in a sustainable way. This means we value our staff, devise policies with workload in mind and believe that everyone working in education should have the opportunity to enjoy the highest possible standard of wellbeing and mental health. We recognise that working in a deprived area is never going to be easy, but we are committed to ensuring it’s not any harder than it needs to be. Our approach to staff wellbeing and workload is underpinned by research and best practice.
Ensuring efficient working practices
a. Clear behaviour policy and support including centralised interventions and rapid response on call
b. Strategic placement of inset days including one at the end of the year to finish early for summer
c. Wellbeing events held at the end of each half-term, not a work meeting
Ensuring communication is streamlined and effective
a. One weekly briefing email to keep you informed of school-wide developments
b. No expectation to answer work related email at evenings and weekends
Ensuring staff are supported throughout the day
a. Free parking at the front of the school site, less than a minute’s walk from Reception
b. Staff room onsite for rest and relaxation
c. Workrooms in each departmental area with tea, coffee, water, fridges, and microwaves
d. Food during all day events
e. Fully staffed admin team, reprographics service to support your work
f. Staff treats provided in the last week of term at Christmas, Easter and Summer
Investing in staff development
a. At least fortnightly line management meetings with the first question focusing on wellbeing
b. Investment in development of staff through a programme of personalised CPD and learning walks
Bringing joy into the workplace and giving back
a. Investment in the staff room and staff reflection space
b. Staff clubs/socials (social secretary)
c. Staff Christmas and summer parties
d. Christmas and Birthday card for each staff member from the Headteacher
e. Gifts for staff on weddings and new births
f. Staff wellbeing coordinator
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Grade D2 on the NJC Payscale (£25,185 to £28,142 pro-rata), (£19,049 to £24,164)
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Science Technician.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Science Technician. They will work closely with the Head of Department to support them to create an engaging and challenging curriculum for students of all abilities across all sciences.
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand-new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.
The school is in Rochester, Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medway benefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developments and facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent.
We are happy to offer virtual visits and informal discussions of the role: please contact s.bowers@stjohnfisher.school for further information.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 30th January 2026.
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview which will take place shortly after the deadline. St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to Staff Wellbeing and Workload
At SJF, we are committed to excellence in a sustainable way. This means we value our staff, devise policies with workload in mind and believe that everyone working in education should have the opportunity to enjoy the highest possible standard of wellbeing and mental health. We recognise that working in a deprived area is never going to be easy, but we are committed to ensuring it’s not any harder than it needs to be. Our approach to staff wellbeing and workload is underpinned by research and best practice.
Ensuring efficient working practices
a. Clear behaviour policy and support including centralised interventions and rapid response on call
b. Strategic placement of inset days including one at the end of the year to finish early for summer
c. Wellbeing events held at the end of each half-term, not a work meeting
Ensuring communication is streamlined and effective
a. One weekly briefing email to keep you informed of school-wide developments
b. No expectation to answer work related email at evenings and weekends
Ensuring staff are supported throughout the day
a. Free parking at the front of the school site, less than a minute’s walk from Reception
b. Staff room onsite for rest and relaxation
c. Workrooms in each departmental area with tea, coffee, water, fridges, and microwaves
d. Food during all day events
e. Fully staffed admin team, reprographics service to support your work
f. Staff treats provided in the last week of term at Christmas, Easter and Summer
Investing in staff development
a. At least fortnightly line management meetings with the first question focusing on wellbeing
b. Investment in development of staff through a programme of personalised CPD and learning walks
Bringing joy into the workplace and giving back
a. Investment in the staff room and staff reflection space
b. Staff clubs/socials (social secretary)
c. Staff Christmas and summer parties
d. Christmas and Birthday card for each staff member from the Headteacher
e. Gifts for staff on weddings and new births
f. Staff wellbeing coordinator
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.