Science Technician

Highdown; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre in Reading is seeking a Technician for our Science Department, with priority given to Physics and/or Chemistry specialists.

You will assist in the lab, prepare lessons and experiments, ensure all apparatus and chemicals are stored safely, and uphold health and safety standards in a busy school environment.

We offer training, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow within the GLF Schools community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school science lab.
• Able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the science lab with equipment and materials.
• Prepare for lessons and experiments.
• Ensure apparatus and chemicals are put away safely after use.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in the lab.

Skills

Lab experience

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre are seeking a Technician to join our well-resourced Science Department, applications from Physics and/or Chemistry specialists would be particularly welcome.

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). be happy to work alone as well as part of a team of experienced Technicians.

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 Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 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: GLF Associate 3.1 £25,001 - 3.9 £26,782 FTE (actual £20,374 - £21,826)

Hours of work: Term time only, 35 hours per week - 8am - 3:30pm

Closing Date: 17th September 2026 at 9.30am

Interview date: TBC