Physics Laboratory Technician

37.5 hours per week, term time only

Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Physics Department at Guildford High School. We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to provide support and classroom assistance during practical lessons. The importance of laboratory work in our curriculum means that our technicians play a key role in assisting the departmental teaching staff to ensure a safe, efficient and well-organised learning environment for our pupils. The successful candidate will be passionate about laboratory work and enjoy supporting others in a dynamic science environment.

The role is 37.5 hours a week (5 days a week), term time only. The starting salary is £21,700 per annum, depending on experience (pro-rata to the full time equivalent of £28,000 per annum). For experienced candidates, salary will be commensurate with experience.

Further information is contained in the application pack, and you will need to apply for this role through our website: https://www.guildfordhigh.co.uk/vacancies where you will be directed to complete an online application form.

The Human Resources department may be contacted on or via e-mail: human.resources@guildfordhigh.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 July 8.30am and interviews will be held Thursday 13 August.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the
recruitment process, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and checks with previous employers for safer recruitment purposes.

Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

The role is 37.5 hours a week (5 days a week), term time only. The starting salary is £21,700 per annum, depending on experience (pro-rata to the full time equivalent of £28,000 per annum). For experienced candidates, salary will be commensurate with experience.