Key Stage 3 Science Technician

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and well-organised individual to join our committed team of Science Technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of engaging and effective science education at Key Stage 3 within our successful and well-resourced Science Department.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for preparing, organising, and maintaining equipment and materials for practical lessons in Key Stage 3 Science. You will play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that practical work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting both staff and students in their learning.

Science is a popular and thriving subject at our school, with a large number of students continuing through to A Level across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Your contribution will help lay the essential foundations for this success by ensuring a high-quality practical experience from the start of students’ Science education journey.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for Science, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting outstanding teaching and learning through practical excellence.

Applicants will show a commitment to support the ethos of the school and an ability to implement its policies, including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.

The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks and one day per year. The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1,275 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. Ofsted judged us to be outstanding and our examination results reflect this. We are a happy, thriving community, with a long standing tradition of excellence in all that we do. We have been an Advanced Thinking School since 2015. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and Benenden Healthcare Scheme. Support Staff will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)

Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org. Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website https://www.mggs.org/

Applications welcomed immediately

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.