Physics Technician

WYCOMBE HIGH SCHOOL; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Mental Health First Aiders

Free on-site parking

Cycle Scheme

Staff social activities

Job summary

Wycombe High School is seeking a proactive Senior Physics Technician to support outstanding science education, particularly in Physics. This hands-on role focuses on preparing practical lessons, maintaining laboratories and equipment, and upholding high health and safety standards.

You will work closely with teachers, assist with practical activities, manage stock and inventories, and contribute to the ongoing development of science facilities.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least A-Level standard (or equivalent) with a science background.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proactive, well-organised and capable of managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and maintain equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons.
• Maintain laboratories, equipment and health and safety standards.
• Stock control, inventories, housekeeping and support for new practical activities.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

ICT proficiency

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Wycombe High School is seeking to appoint a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Senior Physics Technician to support the delivery of outstanding Science education, particularly within Physics. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of a busy and successful Science department, involving the preparation of practical lessons, maintenance of laboratories and equipment, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety., As Senior Physics Technician, you will be responsible for preparing, setting up and maintaining equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, demonstrations and experiments. You will work closely with teaching staff to support exciting hands‑on learning experiences, assist with practical activities where required, maintain laboratories and specialist equipment, and help ensure the highest standards of health and safety are upheld across the department. You will also play an important role in stock control, equipment inventories, housekeeping, and trialling new practical activities and apparatus.

At Wycombe High School, we offer the opportunity to work in a friendly, vibrant and high‑achieving school where staff wellbeing and professional support are genuinely valued. Benefits include membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing initiatives, Mental Health First Aiders, free on‑site parking, a Cycle Scheme and a range of staff social activities.

Start Date: 4th of January 2027, We are looking for a well‑organised and self‑motivated individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Applicants should be educated to at least A-Level standard (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Physics or another Science discipline. The successful candidate will be confident using ICT, able to manage multiple priorities, and committed to providing outstanding support to both staff and students.

Salary: Bucks Pay Scale 3, Points 16-20 (£29,114 - £31,230 FTE, pro rata)

Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Closing Date: Applications considered as received; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.