Science Technician (preferably Biology)

The Holt School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Holt School is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Science Technician to join their team. This part-time role requires knowledge of lab chemistry and health & safety protocols, with responsibilities including lesson preparation and chemical auditing. Must be adaptable and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a science lab required.
• Good knowledge of chemicals and health & safety matters relevant to laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical lessons for the Science faculty.
• Assist in lessons and help with auditing of chemicals.
• Perform general duties within the Science faculty.

Skills

Good knowledge of chemicals

Health and safety knowledge

Computer literate

Proactive work ethic

Adaptability

Job description

20 hours per week, term time only

(Flexible to suite candidate)

The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school, which converted to academy status in July 2011.

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, enthusiastic Science Technician to join our science faculty and existing technician team.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a science lab; have good knowledge of chemicals routinely used within schools and knowledge of health and safety matters relevant to the laboratory environment. They will also need to be computer literate, work proactively and independently, take the initiative when required and be approachable and adaptable.

The successful candidate will be responsible for general duties within the Science faculty, including preparation of practical lessons, assisting in lessons, and helping with auditing of chemicals and stationary items in the department.

See job description for further details.

Application forms and further information are available to download from the school website

Prospective applicants are welcome to telephone Mrs Katie Warner, HR Manager, for more information about this post.

Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 10 July 2025

We reserve the right to assess and interview on receipt of application.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.