Science Tech
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Croydon
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 29 May 2026
Job overview
Science Technician (2 Posts)
LOCATION: London Borough of Croydon
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: Full Time Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks (40 weeks)
START DATE: 2ND September 2026
SALARY: Grade 4 £30,717 – £31,611 FTE
REPORTING TO: Director of Science
Completed applications to be sent to recruitment@coloma.co.uk
Coloma Convent Girls’ School in Shirley is recognised as one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country. We are consistently oversubscribed and a very popular choice within the borough and other local boroughs. In October 2019 Coloma received its fifth ‘Outstanding’ Diocesan Inspection report and in 2021 was named ‘Best School in Croydon’ in the Real Schools Guide. In December 2022, The Times released its ‘Parent Power Schools Guide’ to the top 1600 UK schools based on 2022 exam results. Coloma was ranked 2nd in the best girls’ comprehensive category and 39th in the best comprehensive school category. With most recent results showcasing the dedication and commitment of our young people.
Coloma is very proud of its history of academic achievement; this is due to the hard work, focus and dedication of staff and pupils which permeates the ethos that is Coloma. We are proud to be Croydon’s Number One school for progress and attainment (2024) with a Progress 8 score of +0.52
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Science Technician to join one of Coloma’s most successful departments.
We Offer
· A community which is on a rapid journey of improvement with a genuine commitment to being even better.
· A school with a strong commitment to your professional development.
· A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.
· The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.
· The opportunity to work within the largest cosmopolitan centre outside of Central London, undergoing substantial redevelopment, growth and change.
· A school that invests in enrichment and extra-curricular activities.
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About Coloma Convent Girls' School
- Coloma Convent Girls' School
- Upper Shirley Road, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR9 5AS
- United Kingdom
Coloma Convent Girls’ School is a Catholic school grounded in our mission: “A community where Christ is at the center as we nurture the pursuit of greatness today in the leaders of tomorrow.” Rooted in a rich tradition of faith, academic excellence, and service, we are committed to forming young women who excel academically, grow spiritually, and live out the Gospel values in their daily lives.
With a proud history spanning over 160 years, Coloma has consistently achieved exceptional academic success. Named Best School in Croydon (2021) and ranked the second-best girls’ comprehensive by The Times (2022), we are also Croydon’s Number One school for progress and attainment (2024), with a Progress 8 score of +0.52.
At Coloma, we believe that every individual is a child of God, called to live according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This belief shapes our school community, where prayer, mutual respect, integrity, kindness, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our school is motivated to make a positive difference through love, commitment, and service, preparing our students to become future leaders who contribute meaningfully to society.
Coloma Convent Girls' School is proud to be part of St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust (www.OscarRomero.co.uk), a multi academy Trust of schools providing first class Catholic education daily to approximately 5000 children and young people in pre-school settings right through to sixth form. Please visit the website to find out more about our Trust.
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