| School | Preston Manor School |
|---|---|
| Head Teacher | Russell Denial |
| Job title | Senior Science Technician |
| Salary | Scale 4, spinal point 7 – 11, circa £29,651 – £31,448 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) |
| Hours | 36 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year, full time, permanent |
| Closing date | Friday 9 October 2026 at 12:00 |
| Interviews | w/c 12 October 2026 |
| Start date | Required as soon as possible |
| How to apply | For further information and an application pack, email hradmin@preston-manor.com or download the pack from the school's website. |
| Additional Information | The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute. In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK website |
The school
We ‘ARE’ Preston Manor School
Ambition | Responsibility | Excellence
Established in 1938, Preston Manor School is a thriving, inclusive all-through school serving its local community. It operates across two sites, with a Lower School (Reception to Year 6) and an Upper School (Year 7 to Sixth Form), supporting students throughout their entire educational journey.
The school has a committed staff and Governing Body alongside a supportive parent body. The school is known for strong academic performance, consistently exceeding national averages, and for its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. With extensive outdoor space, students benefit from both academic and outdoor learning opportunities.
At its core, the school promotes three key values:
- Ambition – encouraging students to aim high
- Responsibility – fostering accountability for self and others
- Excellence – striving for the best outcomes for everyone
The post
You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.
In return we will offer:
● motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
● friendly and supportive staff
● well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
● a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
● a commitment to professional development
The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary staff.
The person
We are looking to appoint a proactive and highly organised Senior Science Technician to support the effective delivery of practical Science across KS3 to KS5, with particular expertise in Chemistry.
As a Senior Science Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the Science department by preparing practical equipment, materials and resources, ensuring laboratories are well organised and maintained, and enabling practical work to be carried out safely and effectively.
You will support the day-to-day organisation of the Science preparation areas and laboratories, including stock control, ordering, equipment maintenance, chemical storage, and health and safety procedures, in line with CLEAPSS guidance and school policies.
Working closely with teaching staff and the technician team, you will help to support engaging, high-quality practical Science across the curriculum.