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- The Sittingbourne School
- £25,316 – £26,378 FTE – SAT B
- £22,066 – £22,992 pro rata (based on 37 hours per week; 39 weeks per year)
- Permanent, Full/Part Time; Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days
- Start: September 2026
- Interviews: w/c 26/06/2026
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our fantastic Science department and be part of a team dedicated to delivering first-class learning for every student. You will join a talented and dedicated department, with a strong teamwork ethic and a passionate commitment to safely improving practical skills and academic attainment.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to be part of the school’s exciting upward journey. Applicants will show enthusiasm for joining our dynamic and supportive team and will be able to demonstrate the highest standards of technical preparation and laboratory support in order to help raise attainment at all levels.
The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We are ambitious for all of our students to achieve as highly as possible and we never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.
To support this ambition, we offer a full science curriculum, which includes Triple Science at KS4 and Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at A-level. As a Science Technician, you will be crucial to driving this mission forward, ensuring our laboratories are fully equipped so every child consistently receives high-quality, hands-on learning experiences across all key stages.
Our ambition and high expectations are evident in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Please note that we reserve the right to bring forward the application deadline if we feel we have a strong field of applicants early on. Therefore, early application is advised.
Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.
Flexible working requests will be considered when applying for this role.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?
If you think The Sittingbourne School could be right for you and you would like a discussion about the post, please email Sarah Scott-Drysdale (sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at) for more information and to arrange a visit.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to Sarah.ScottDrysdale@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
Our School
The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.
The successful candidate will join a school with a strong and supportive senior leadership team for whom staff wellbeing is a priority. We appreciate the challenges teachers face and we do all we can to reduce unnecessary workload and cut down on bureaucracy. We take a zero tolerance approach to rudeness and defiance to staff and we make sure that no teacher feels alone when things are tough. In addition, staff also benefit from a wide ranging programme of ongoing staff development.
Please visit https://www.thesittingbourneschool.org.uk/ for more information.