Science Technician or Senior Science Technician

Science Technician or Senior Science Technician

Senior Science Technician
KKS Scale 4 (NJC Points 7 – 11)
FTE £27,274 - £29,071 (Actual £24,165 - £25,757)
or
Science Technician
KKS Scale 3 (NJC Points 5-6)
FTE £26,427 - £26,847 (Actual £23,414 - £23,787)

Term time only plus INSET days plus one week
Permanent. Full-time or job share option 
We are open to discussing flexible working options for the above, full-time or as a job share (part-time hours split between two people, ideally 2/3 days each).
Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application.

We are seeking an energetic, friendly person to join our existing team, reporting to our Principal Science Technician and working alongside our existing Senior Science Technician.

With the experience that we already have within the department, we are happy to accept applications from candidates who have previous technician experience or those candidates who do not have previous experience but are keen to contribute to the work of our department.  Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, adaptable, organised and will enjoy being part of a team. They will gain job satisfaction from making a valuable contribution to our excellent, welcoming school community.

You will be joining a supportive and well organised team in a highly successful and friendly environment within a flourishing school.  We offer an effective induction programme and opportunities for continuing professional development within the school and through the South Lakes Federation.

Please see the school website www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk for further information on both roles and for details of how to apply, specifying the role for which you are applying, or contact:

Mrs Bea Price, Headteacher’s PA,
Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal Cumbria LA9 7EQ 
Tel: 01539 727422 (recruitment@kksa.co.uk)

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 11th November 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 17th November 2026
Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting 
the welfare of the students in its care and expects all staff and volunteers
to share this commitment

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