Science Technician

About the role

Science Technician

Start date: 11 January 2027

Term time only – 38 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week

Grade H5, FTE £28, 906 including fringe

Actual salary £21,230 p.a. including fringe

The Bishop’s Stortford High School are seeking to recruit a Science Technician to work alongside a team of technicians in the science department and provide technical support service to staff and students undertaking the science curriculum. 

The successful candidate will join the school’s highly ambitious, vibrant and high performing department working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners to help support the staff in their role of instilling a love of Science in all students.

What we are looking for:

• An individual who can develop and maintain effective working systems for the science technician team

• A reliable and hard-working team member

• A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Excellent time management for the preparation and organisation of equipment for lessons and identifying work priorities

• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures

• A-Level or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or equivalent

• Someone who works well with staff and students alike

What we can offer you:

Professionally:

• A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment

• A large dedicated Science prep room

• A department made up of 11 modern, spacious laboratories equipped with the latest touchscreen technology

• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.

• Strong CPD programme

• A highly visible Senior Leadership Team

• A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students

• Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and an All-Weather pitch suitable for both football and rugby.

Personally:

• Competitive salary

• Generous pension benefits

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic

• Free school lunch every day

• Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

• Free on-site secure parking for every employee

• 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual at discounted rate)

• Annual Flu jabs (free)

• Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite

• Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc

• Free school tickets to all our regular, high-quality concerts, musicals, shows recitals and other entertainment held at school.

• Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc

The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1288 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 133 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school just over a year ago. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.  

Our vast list of extra-curricular activities and trips means students engage positively with school and represent our values with pride. Staff turnover is low, as they feel well-supported and enjoy working here, with many choosing the school for their own children.  

Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.

(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply). Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Please submit a covering letter to Mr Reeve outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Applications by CV will not be accepted. 

TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.  

Applications by:  Midday, Thursday 19 November 2026 

The Bishop’s Stortford High School, Beaumont Avenue, Bishop’s Stortford. CM23 4SH