Science or DT Technician (Gap Year Students) - John Hampden Grammar School

Buckinghamshire Council; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

John Hampden Grammar School seeks Science and Design Technology Technicians for a one-year fixed-term contract. Ideal for gap year students, this role aids in practical lessons and materials preparation, providing essential support to teaching staff. Enjoy a collaborative school environment emphasizing skills development.

Qualifications

• A levels in relevant subjects essential.
• Training provided for both Technician roles.
• Experience across disciplines like woodwork and food technology beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical equipment and materials for lessons.
• Assist with preparation of apparatus for practicals.
• Support availability of suitable materials and equipment.

Skills

Familiarity with DT workshops

Health and safety knowledge

Education

A level in Design Technology

A level in a Science subject

Job description

Science or DT Technician (Gap Year Students) - John Hampden Grammar School

Location: High Wycombe

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has just finished their A levels and is looking to build skills and experience in a paid role prior to starting the next stage of their education or employment.

We offer great facilities and equipment, a caring and welcoming school community and a supportive team. If you feel you have the skills and commitment to support us in getting the best from our students, then we would love to hear from you.

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: £23,996 to £24,950 FTE (actual salary pro rata salary £20,350 to £21,159 per annum)

Contract type: One Year Fixed Term Contract from September 2025 to July 2026

Hours: 37 hours per week - term time only plus staff INSET days (39 weeks per year)

Interviews to be held: To be advised

About us

John Hampden Grammar School is an outstanding school with exceptional academic success and sporting achievement. However, we appreciate that in a changing world our young men will need more to succeed including character, spirit and resilience. They will need to lead and take responsibility, collaborate and create. This is what we mean by #BeMore at John Hampden. Exceptional standards, breadth, balance and self-confidence typify our students and we support every individual to build these qualities necessary for happy, successful and fulfilled lives.

To learn more about our school, visit our website at www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk where you can also view the following video for a taste of working at John Hampden: https://vimeo.com/683295649

At JHGS, we recognise and value the professional and technical expertise that our Technicians bring to the school. From Science, to Design, Food Technology and PE, our technicians play a crucial role in providing essential services which directly impact the learning environment in our school.

The technicians prepare practical equipment and materials for lessons as required by the teacher prior to lessons.They assist with the preparation of apparatus and materials and setting up equipment for use in practicals. They support the department by ensuring availability of suitable materials and equipment.

For further information please see attached application pack.

About you

Ideally, the successful DT technician will have completed A level Design Technology so you are familiar with DT workshops, but this isn’t essential. You may have developed the skills to work across a variety of disciplines e.g. woodwork, metal, food, ICT, CAD/CAM and Food Tech and have some knowledge of health and safety practices. The successful Science technician will have an A level in a Science subject and will work as part of a team providing technical support to Science classes in Key Stage 3 and 4 and to help with the specialist support for Key Stage 5 Science, with an emphasis on support for Chemistry. Training will be provided for the successful candidates in both Technician roles

Other information

To find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

John Hampden Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.