Physics Technician – Reading: Practical Labs & Growth

Academics; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Career progression opportunities

Excellent transport links to London

Job summary

Academics is partnering with an outstanding secondary school in Reading to recruit a committed Physics Technician to join their science department. The role involves supporting practicals, preparing apparatus, and ensuring safe and smooth laboratory operation.

Ideal candidates will have an academic background in Physics and a genuine passion for inspiring students. The post starts in September 2026, with an ASAP start and a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in physics and laboratory work.
• Ability to prepare and check apparatus for experiments.
• Commitment to safety and risk assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus - gather, assemble and check equipment for classroom experiments.
• Deliver materials to laboratories and help teacher during practicals.
• Collect and clean and store equipment safely.
• Maintain and fix broken items.
• Keep inventory of tools and order new supplies.
• Follow safety compliance instructions.
• Complete risk assessments.

Skills

Physics knowledge

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Academics is partnering with an outstanding secondary school in Reading to recruit a committed Physics Technician to join their science department. The role involves supporting practicals, preparing apparatus, and ensuring safe and smooth laboratory operation.

Ideal candidates will have an academic background in Physics and a genuine passion for inspiring students. The post starts in September 2026, with an ASAP start and a competitive daily rate.