Science Technician

Edgbarrow School; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A high-achieving secondary school in Buckler's Park is seeking a committed individual to support teaching in the Science department with a focus on Biology. You will prepare specialist equipment and collaborate with senior staff. The role offers excellent induction and a supportive working environment, along with various staff benefits. Applications are encouraged before the early closing date on 5 January 2026.

Benefits

Excellent induction programme

Comprehensive training and CPD access

Employee Assistance Scheme

Health Care scheme

Priority admission for children of staff

Staff benefits including cycle to work

Free onsite gym

Highly regarded pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and maintaining specialist equipment.
• Ability to work under the instruction of senior staff.
• Commitment to enhancing the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the Science department.
• Prepare and maintain specialist equipment for use by pupils.

Skills

Organised team player

Biology specialism

Ability to support teaching and learning

Job description

25 hours per week over four days. Term time only. To start February 2026.

We are looking for an organised team player, preferably, with a Biology specialism to join our successful Science department. You will be required to support teaching and learning within the department under the instruction/guidance of our Senior Science Technician. Duties will include preparing and maintaining specialist equipment and resources for demonstration or use by pupils. Edgbarrow School believes in setting the highest standards in all areas of school life and we are looking for a purposeful and committed individual who wants to join and enhance our strong team.

We can offer the following:

• Excellent induction programme.
• Comprehensive on the job training and access to the whole school CPD package for staff.
• Extremely supportive working environment, including a dedicated team of senior and middle leaders.
• An Employee Assistance Scheme which provides information and advice to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Access to Benenden Health Care scheme.
• High priority in the admission process for children of staff attending the school.
• Staff benefits including cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, eligibility for Blue Light discount card & free onsite gym.
• Staff events from sporting activities to cake at break and end of term get togethers.
• Highly regarded pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

Edgbarrow is located in the village of Crowthorne, Berkshire which is located approximately 3 miles from Wokingham and Camberley and 12 miles from Reading. It enjoys excellent links to surrounding villages, towns and cities via the M3, M4, A329M and local rail networks. It is a thriving, vibrant and high‑achieving secondary school where students are polite, happy, well behaved and motivated. It was recently judged by Ofsted as outstanding.

If you are interested in joining Edgbarrow School and you have the skills and the qualities required for this post, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form via TES. For further information regarding the school please see https://www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk/.

Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2026. Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.

Edgbarrow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.