Droitwich Spa High School

Science Technician 1140 hours per annum usually worked at the rate of 30 hours per week, Term Time Only, Salary £16,422 per annum (£24,305 FTE) Job Description Do you love working in a practical environment? Do you enjoy working with young people? Do you have an interest in science? Then consider joining Droitwich Spa High School in a job promoting challenge and creativity within our Science Department. Our aim is to provide a stimulating and welcoming environment to students. Your main responsibilities will be to assist the Science Department in providing practical assistance, support, and advice in the delivery of the science curriculum. Our busy, friendly department offers 12 laboratories, and 3 prep rooms. The work is varied and changes from day to day. We provide resources to support students' learning in lessons. Key skills are planning and communication, to ensure high quality support to the Science department for core lessons and termly events. Key responsibilities are monitoring day-to-day H&S and updating paperwork/safety checks as needed, preparing orders for all science equipment, books, and consumables. You will interact regularly with other school departments and may take on a first aid role along with other technicians. Ideally, you will have experience and/or a qualification gained in a science environment. If you would like to be involved in helping young people to become independent and lifelong learners, then this may be the job for you. A meeting to tour the department is recommended. Applicants need to be suitably qualified; training and support will be provided. Click on Button below to take you back to the Home Page and select the Non-Teaching application form. Download, complete and email completed form to Droitwich Spa High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing Date: Friday 20 March 2026, 9 am Interview date: Thursday 26 March 2026