Senior Technician (Science Education)

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking an experienced individual for a role supporting practical teaching in sciences. The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff to help students in their professional development, particularly in the context of classroom teaching. Applicants should have significant technical experience and an understanding of health and safety principles applicable to educational settings.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of a broad range of scientific principles.
• Experience working in the Education sector (Primary, Secondary, Further, or Higher).
• Extensive technical work experience in relevant roles.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety principles related to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support practical teaching in sciences and other disciplines.
• Work with academic staff to design and implement teaching sessions.
• Contribute to various disciplines taught by the Institute of Education.

Skills

Understanding of scientific principles

Experience in Education sector

Technical work experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety principles

Job description

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Closing date: 23:59 on 23^rd June 2025

Interviews will be held: 4^th July 2025

University of Reading Technical Services and the Institute of Education seek an experienced, motivated individual to support practical teaching in the sciences and other disciplines.

As a member of our team you will use your technical skills and practical insight to work with academic staff to design, implement and run teaching sessions aimed at helping students studying for degrees and other qualifications, such as PGCE, to develop their skills and become excellent classroom teachers.

You will support primarily activities related to Primary and Secondary School Science, but as a member of our versatile and flexible team, will also be asked to contribute to other disciplines taught by the Institute of Education and beyond.

You will have:

• A generally good understanding of a broad range of scientific principles
• Experience working in the Education sector, either Primary, Secondary, Further or Higher
• Extensive technical work experience, acquired in relevant roles and job-related training
• Knowledge of the principles of Health and Safety, related to teaching activities, including writing and reviewing risk assessments

Contact details

Contact Name: Keith Hill

Contact Job Title: Associate Director of Technical Services

Contact Email address: [e-mail]

Alternative Contact Name: Andrew Happle

Alternative Contact Job Title: Assistant Programme Director

Alternative Contact Email address: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.