The Sandon School

General Technician

The Sandon School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive of 1275 students with an excellent reputation in the local area.  We have superb facilities and view ourselves as an innovative teaching and learning community.  The school is situated close to the A12 on the east side of Chelmsford within easy reach of Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Brentwood and has good public transport links.

We require, as soon as possible, a General Technician to assist our strong Science department in school.  The role will include working as part of the team to ensure a safe working environment by providing and maintaining resources and offering assistance and support to the Science Technicians and Science teachers. Key duties include assisting Science Technicians with the preparation of basic practicals, cleaning and maintaining equipment, monitoring and replenishing supplies and maintaining and organising the science preparation rooms.  Please see the job description for full details of this important role in school.

Pay Scale 4, spinal points 7-8. The full time pay range for this role is £26,403-£26,824.  The actual salary for this part-time post will be £16,178- £16,436 per year. These figures include the holiday pay entitlement for someone with less than 5 years’ service.

27.05 hours a week, 38.2 weeks per year (term time plus 1 staff training day)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Appointments will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.

Additional information, including a job description, person specification and hours of work, is available in the Information Pack or from our website:  www.sandon.essex.sch.uk or by contacting Recruitment on 01245 473611 or email Recruitment@sandon.essex.sch.uk.

Closing date: 6 February 2026 (Midday)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and encourage candidates to complete and return applications as soon as possible.

 

 

Personal attributes

General Technician - Person Specification

 

It is likely that the successful candidate will satisfy the following specification:

 

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

 Good standard of education

Science GCSEs

Previous experience

Working in a busy environment 

School experience

Professional

competence

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

 

Personal qualities

·      Enthusiastic

·      Flexibility and adaptability

·      Approachable

·      Good interpersonal skills

·      Sense of humour

·      Good health

·      Ability to work well in a team

 

 

  

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £16178 to £16436 per year

Location

The Sandon School
Molrams Lane
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 7AQ

Supporting documents

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Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: 6 February 2026 (Midday)

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