Head Science Technician
Drayton Manor High School
Ealing
- £28,582 - £29,539 pro rata
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary - Grade 6 Points 18 – 20
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2025
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2025
Job overview
HEAD SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Salary - Grade 6, Points 18 – 20 £28,582 - £29,539 (FTE £34,557 – £35,589)
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm, 32.5 hours per week
Term Time plus 14 days (40.8 weeks per year)
The school requires a suitable candidate with laboratory experience or a scientific background to manage our team of Science Technicians. The successful applicant will mainly be responsible for overseeing technical support within the Science Faculty for the 11–19 age range (knowledge of Physics would be an advantage).
Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our three values of Ambition, Character and Civic Virtue embody everything we do, from our wide and ambitious curriculum to the extensive charity and support work our students undertake in the wider community. We truly believe in developing young people to be successful citizens for the future.
Candidates who have extremely high expectations and are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school are encouraged to apply. This role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and a firm commitment to upholding the ethos, values and expectations of the school.
We offer
· The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do
· The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed
· Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment
· An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school.
The closing date is 12 noon, Tuesday 13 May 2025
Interviews will take place from the week commencing Monday 19 May 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. No agencies or CVs.
Attached documents
About Drayton Manor High School
Drayton Manor High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in London serving students between the ages of 11-19. The secondary school, situated in Ealing as approximately 1,566 students on record.
Formerly Drayton Manor Grammar School, Drayton Manor High School was established in 1930, changing to a comprehensive status in 1975. The secondary school converted to academy status in 2012 and was identified as outstanding by Ofsted in the same year.
Headteacher
Ms Lisa Mills
Values and vision
Drayton Manor High School focuses on maximising student’s development and works to ensure they are provided with a broad range of academic, practical, cultural and sporting opportunities. The London based secondary school teaches students to respect differences and promotes equal opportunities, wishing for each individual to succeed to the best of their ability and achieve their goals and ambitions. The school nurtures students global awareness and wants them to have an understanding and appreciation for different groups and nations, along with economic and environmental issues.
Ofsted
“This is an outstanding school. The sixth form is outstanding. The school has a well-deserved reputation of giving all students equal opportunities to succeed. It supports their individual needs so they make outstanding progress. Many of them attain well above average standards. All students are very well prepared for their future lives, whatever their chosen paths. The curriculum offers stimulating extras such as Chinese, Latin and the Duke of Edinburgh award, sixth form community service as well as numerous visits, trips and enrichment activities and makes a significant contribution to students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Many of the enrichment activities broaden students’ understanding of the wider world and different societies”.
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