Science Technician

The Willink School; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Willink School in Reading, Berkshire invites applications for a part-time Science Technician. The role is 30 hours per week during term time, fixed-term up to one year, with pro rata salary between £16,965.15 and £17,503.61.

The Science team of three technicians supports all science lessons across the school, requiring a flexible, team-oriented approach and good organisational skills. The successful candidate will undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• We require a well-organised, and suitablyqualified / experienced individual to join our team of science technicians.
• The team of 3 technicians support all science lessons in the school, and a team spirit and flexible approach are vital.

Responsibilities

• Support all science lessons in the school.

Skills

Well-organised

Team-player

Job description

Science Technician

The Willink School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ

Deadline is tomorrow

September 2026

1 September 2026 at 8am

8 July 2026

Job details

Job role

• Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week term time only

Contract type

Fixed term - up to 1 year

Full time equivalent salary

Between £24,796 and £25,583

Pay scale

C3 to C5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a well-organised, and suitablyqualified / experienced individual to join our team of science technicians.

The team of 3 technicians support all sciencelessons in the school, and a team spirit and flexible approach are vital.

What the school offers its staff

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has over 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

pro rata salary £16,965.15 to £17,503.61

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

Grant Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7HZ