Physics Technician

Emanuel School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physics Technician to play a key role in the delivery of Physics lessons.

The successful candidate will work with the technician team to ensure that all Physics lessons are set up in line with teacher requirements, support all science practical work, and ensure that apparatus and stock are maintained efficiently.

The right person for this role will have an excellent grounding in practical physical sciences. They will be able to set up and manage experiments, organise and maintain stock and equipment, and take responsibility for health and safety in their environment.

Experience of working in a laboratory environment is equally important.

The working hours for this role are 08.00 to 16.30, Monday - Friday in school term time (35 weeks) and 09.30 to 16.00 during school vacation periods (3 weeks).

Working at Emanuel

There is always a buzz at Emanuel. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school. With a weekly staff briefing, half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, all of us are engaged in a lively ongoing dialogue about the school's aims and aspirations.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining us should expect to do the same and share our commitment to the highest standards. At the same time our ethos remains unpretentious, kindly and practical, and there's a strong sense of community and friendship at the school.

We aim to look after our staff well: we have an appraisal scheme with a focus on employees' professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer salary sacrifice childcare vouchers through TEDS Premier, we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we're committed to supporting staff wellbeing. Financially, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 10 May 2026.

Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Prior to applying, candidates should read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy our Recruitment Policy and our Recruitment Privacy Notice.