About this role
Science Technician (2 Posts)
LOCATION: London Borough of Croydon
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: Full Time Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks (40 weeks)
START DATE: 2ND September 2026
SALARY: Grade 4 £30,717 – £31,611 FTE
REPORTING TO: Director of Science
Completed applications to be sent to recruitment@coloma.co.uk
Coloma Convent Girls’ School in Shirley is recognised as one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country. We are consistently oversubscribed and a very popular choice within the borough and other local boroughs. In October 2019 Coloma received its fifth ‘Outstanding’ Diocesan Inspection report and in 2021 was named ‘Best School in Croydon’ in the Real Schools Guide. In December 2022, The Times released its ‘Parent Power Schools Guide’ to the top 1600 UK schools based on 2022 exam results. Coloma was ranked 2nd in the best girls’ comprehensive category and 39th in the best comprehensive school category. With most recent results showcasing the dedication and commitment of our young people.
Coloma is very proud of its history of academic achievement; this is due to the hard work, focus and dedication of staff and pupils which permeates the ethos that is Coloma. We are proud to be Croydon’s Number One school for progress and attainment (2024) with a Progress 8 score of +0.52
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Science Technician to join one of Coloma’s most successful departments.
We Offer
· A community which is on a rapid journey of improvement with a genuine commitment to being even better.
· A school with a strong commitment to your professional development.
· A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.
· The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.
· The opportunity to work within the largest cosmopolitan centre outside of Central London, undergoing substantial redevelopment, growth a