Summary

The Senior Science Technician will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the Science Department, which comprises six laboratories and three preparation rooms.

Detail

The Senior Science Technician will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the Science Department, which comprises six laboratories and three preparation rooms. Working closely with the Head of Science, the postholder will lead the technician team and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of technical support across all science disciplines.

They will be responsible for organising resources, equipment, chemicals, and laboratory facilities to enable high-quality practical teaching and learning. The role involves providing expert technical support, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, and contributing to the effective planning and preparation of practical activities.

As a central figure in the department’s operational efficiency, the Senior Technician will help ensure that all laboratories are well-equipped, safely maintained, and fully prepared to support engaging and effective science education.

This is a full time post, term time plus one week contract.

St Joseph’s College is an independent school with Christian values that gives everyone the space to thrive and has a community of people with all faiths and none. Being part of the St Joseph’s community is a once in-a-lifetime experience. We provide a stable foundation for the children and students and we take happiness very seriously, in every part of our community.

At St Jo’s we support the intellectual, spiritual, physical and emotional growth of every pupil. We firmly believe that children who thrive are the happiest of all and this creates an environment that is inspirational for staff as well as students.

An energetic and forward-thinking College, St Jo’s is a day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-19 years. The Prep School is almost entirely of day pupils and there are only the occasional activities for the children at weekends. We do not have lessons on Saturdays.

Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies/ or by contacting the HR Officer by email (careers@stjos.co.uk) or telephone (01473) 690281.

The closing date for applications is 4pm, Monday 20 July 2026. The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.

Documents

• JD Senior Science Technician 2026 PDF Document