Science Laboratory Technician

Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week) – Term Time Only

Required: ASAP

Scale: LBR4, SCP 7 - SCP 10

Salary: £31,290 - £32,655 per annum FTE, £26,596.50 - £27,756.50 pro rata (actual salary)

We are looking to appoint a Science Technician as soon as possible to contribute towards the efficient and smooth running of our Science Department.

 

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

 

Woodford County High School is an 11-18 selective girls’ community school, with six forms of entry.  Building works associated with the school’s expansion were completed in July 2017 and Science is now housed in a brand new ‘state of the art’ building known as the Centenary Centre (CC).

 

The Science Department is across three floors, nominally one for each separate science, and consists of 13 well-equipped laboratories and a dedicated computer room. In addition, a roof top terrace serves as an outdoor classroom, with a greenhouse and astronomy dome.  There are currently 16 members of teaching staff in the department, assisted by 4 laboratory technicians, including a full-time Senior Technician. There are 3 preparation laboratories, one on each floor.

 

Students in Years 9 to 11 follow the AQA GCSE specification with the expectation being that they all take the three separate sciences. In Years 7–8 we use our own scheme of work tailored to National Curriculum requirements.  From Year 9, teaching of each subject component is allocated according to subject specialism(s).

 

All three sciences are popular courses at A-Level, and each year there is exceptionally high demand for Chemistry and Biology in particular.  A-Level sciences all follow AQA specifications and a substantial proportion of students go on to study science and related fields at university.

 

For more information and detail on the current Science curriculum, please refer to the school website:

https://www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk/page/?title=SCIENCE&pid=145

 

Person Specification:

You must possess the following:

• Strong IT competency [Word, Outlook, Excel, and specialist software where needed].
• Ability to engage with internal systems for ordering, reporting issues, etc.
• Ability to self-manage time and workload and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills, communication skills and an ability to work within a team.
• A willingness to learn and to be flexible and adaptable, to meet the needs of the department and curriculum.

 

Unique Selling Points:

We can offer you the following:

• A creative, innovative, inspiring work environment in which dialogue and communication are key.
• A collaborative working experience, within a small, professional, effective and friendly team.
• Good quality working environment and facilities which are well resourced and managed.

• Opportunity to gain CPD qualifications and training.
• Attractive historical building and grounds, with long standing traditions and history.
• High calibre grammar school students who are well behaved, wish to learn, work well, and achieve.
• Free parking. Canteen facilities. Local amenities a short walk away.
• After school activities for staff (quiz nights and sports activities).
• Subsidised gym membership at Forest School (E17), including a pool.
• A friendly, supportive school culture with an emphasis on well-being.
• Senior leaders who work collaboratively with staff (and NEU reps), to ensure issues are resolved quickly.

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th October 2026 at 9am

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21^st October 2026

Applications should be submitted by email (to recruitment@woodford.redbridge.sch.uk) and must be made on the completed London Borough of Redbridge application form.  CV’s will not be accepted.

 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

 

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 LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE