interim Science Technician

In this role, you will provide technician support across Biology, Chemistry and Physics as needed. This will include the preparation and setting out of apparatus and specimens for day-to-day teaching and for examination practicals.

This is an interim part time, term-time role working 25-30 hours per week with flexible start and finish times between 08:30 and 16:30 Monday to Friday. Actual hours to be agreed with the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and adaptable with a good knowledge of basic science, the health and safety issues pertaining to working in a laboratory environment and, ideally, previous experience of working within a scientific environment., 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. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.