Science Technician

Science Technician

CAPTION:

• Company: eTeach UK Limited


• Salary: GLF Associate 3, Point 1-9, £20,374 - £21,826


• Hours: Part-time


• Location: Reading, RG4 8LR


• Working pattern: On-site


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 3 Sept 2026


• Closing date: 17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre are seeking a Technician to join our well-resourced Science Department, applications from Physics and/or Chemistry specialists would be particularly welcome. Your opportunityThe role will include assisting in the lab, preparing for lessons and experiments, ensuring all apparatus and chemicals are put away correctly and adhering to health and safety standards. What we are looking forThe ideal applicant willhave previous experience of working in a school science lab, (but full training will be provided). be happy to work alone as well as part of a team of experienced Technicians. Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. About Highdown School & Sixth Form CentreHighdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish


• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme


• Flexible working options


• Generous holiday allowance


• Work life and family friendly policies


• Employee wellbeing initiatives


• Access to a staff benefits portal


• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

• Start Date: ASAP


• Salary: GLF Associate 3.1 £25,001 - 3.9 £26,782 FTE (actual £20,374 - £21,826)


• Hours of work: Term time only, 35 hours per week - 8am - 3:30pm


• Closing Date: 17th September 2026 at 9.30am


• Interview date: TBC

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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre are seeking a Technician to join our well-resourced Science Department, applications from Physics and/or Chemistry specialists would be particularly welcome. Your opportunityThe role will include assisting in the lab, preparing for lessons and experiments, ensuring all apparatus and chemicals are put away correctly and adhering to health and safety standards. What we are looking forThe ideal applicant willhave previous experience of working in a school science lab, (but full training will be provided). be happy to work alone as well as part of a team of experienced Technicians. Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. About Highdown School & Sixth Form CentreHighdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within

the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the

best possible education GLF Schools Employment OfferGLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to a staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working model