Staff Vacancies

Bishop Wordsworth’s School is committed to providing the highest standards of care and education for its students, while safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are equally dedicated to creating a supportive and flexible working environment for all members of staff.

Senior Management

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Academic Staff Vacancies

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Administrative Staff Vacancies

Head Science Technician

Bishop Wordsworth’s School is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Head Science Technician to lead and develop our Science Technician team and ensure the highest quality technical support for teaching and learning across the Science Department. This post arises following a vacancy in Chemistry and offers an opportunity for an experienced technician, ideally with experience in Chemistry, to bring fresh perspective, leadership and expertise to a large and successful department. The successful candidate will lead a team of technicians supporting Physics, Biology, Key Stage 3 and Chemistry, alongside a Assistant Laboratory Technician. The role is both strategic and hands on, with responsibility for managing people, systems and resources in the best interests of students and the curriculum.

Required: Negotiable
Hours: 37 hours per week, 8:30am to 04:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am to 4:00pm on Fridays
Weeks: 39 weeks per year (44.66 paid weeks)
Salary: BWS Support Staff pay scale Grade | Points 29 —31 (£33,011- £36,587)
Actual pay: (£28,273- £31,336)
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Deadline for Application: Sunday 12 April 2026

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Bishop Wordsworth’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to uphold these principles. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and medical clearance.