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Science Technician

St Paul's Way Trust School

Tower Hamlets

  • £29,632 - £30,956 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Scale 5 (£33,291 - £34,779) | Pro Rata (£29,632 - £30,956)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
6 October 2025

Job overview

St Paul’s Way Trust is an outstanding ‘Through School’ with a track record of innovation. Drawing extensively on academic research the school provides a unique curriculum experience centred on our six ‘Graduate’ strands.

As a proud member of the innovative University Schools Trust (UST), we benefit from the unique partnership of six world-leading universities and five sector-leading bodies who work together to deliver our shared vision of inclusive, high quality and transformational education.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptionally well qualified and gifted Science Technician.

We are looking for an individual who:

Organises and delivers technical services to the Science Faculty in order to support the teaching and curriculum development of a range of Science subjects from Key Stage 3 to A-level.
Assists the Senior Science Technician ensuring that the Science Faculty complies with health and safety regulations in the delivery of technical services.
Supports the planning and delivery of our annual Science Summer School, hosted by Professor Brian Cox OBE our patron.

We will offer:

The St Paul’s Way Trust Research Centre involves two new research laboratories, a classroom teaching space, and other flexible multi-use spaces. The Centre will be suitable for conducting undergraduate-style research tasks which will give students an authentic insight into the world of scientific research.
A significant career opportunity for a colleague who is determined to develop further curriculum links between the school, and our lead Trust Partner, Queen Mary, University of London.

Please note we do not accept cv's alone

ONLINE CHECKS

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.

The scope of such checks will include all online open-source information, but specifically:

Up to 10 years online history
Social and professional networking and media
Blogs & vlogs
News and media reports
Information displayed publicly online by 3rd parties
Any other relevant open-source information available

You can find out more about how these checks are carried out and how your personal data will be used at https://sp-index.com/privacy-policy/.

St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.spwt.net/policies/code-conduct

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About St Paul's Way Trust School

Welcome to St Paul’s Way, an exceptional school community providing a transformational education for all.

At St Paul’s Way our children and young people receive a rigorous and exciting education within an inspirational set of buildings, are supported and inspired by a highly qualified staff team, a rich and broad curriculum and a strong emphasis on character development.  We focus on sparking their interests through carefully planned lessons and educational experiences that kindle their aspirations and prepare them for their futures.

We value self-regulation and help our children and young people to understand the importance of integrity – doing the right thing, even when it is hard and even when no one is watching.  We want all our students to leave us with the ability to be independent lifelong learners with the determination and resilience required for future success.  Our environment consistently pushes our children and young people beyond their perceived limits, encouraging them to strive for excellence.

Our school is at the heart of the St Paul’s Way community.  We work closely with our parents and our partners to secure the best possible opportunities for everyone.  We know that the great outcomes for young people are secured when there is a strong and constructive link between home and school.  Our children and young people, as well as our staff, have unrivalled access to top universities and a voice in the community.

We are a community within the school, knowing that it is important for everyone to feel that they are welcome and belong in the school.  We celebrate our differences and value the diversity in our community.

Our aim is to nurture well-rounded individuals.  Our pupils are provided with myriad opportunities to lead and serve within their communities.  Sports, music and the arts play an integral role in our curriculum.  For our outstanding learners, we offer enriched learning experiences and bespoke advice for those considering Oxbridge and other competitive university admissions.  Our Inclusion Team, in conjunction with specialists in our Deaf Support Base, ensure that tailored learning, training and support are available as and when required.

Cath Smith

Executive Headteacher

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