Science Technician

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary education institution in Reading is seeking a Technician to support the Science Department. Responsibilities include assisting in labs and preparing lessons while ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have school lab experience, though full training will be provided. This role offers 30 hours of work per week during term time, with a competitive salary range of £17,923–£19,200.

Benefits

Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school science lab preferred but training provided.
• Willingness to work alone and be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the lab and prepare for lessons and experiments.
• Ensure proper handling of apparatus and chemicals.

Skills

Experience in school science lab

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Technician to join our well-resourced Science Department.

Your opportunity

The role will include assisting in the lab, preparing for lessons and experiments, ensuring all apparatus and chemicals are put away correctly and adhering to health and safety standards.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal applicant will have previous experience of working in a school science lab, but full training will be provided. You will be happy to work alone as well as part of a team of experienced Technicians. All science backgrounds are welcome.

About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £25,001 - £26,782 (GLF Associate 3, Point 1-9)

Actual Salary: £17,923—£19,200

Hours of work: 30 hours per week - 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Closing Date: 24th October at 9.30am

Interview date: TBC