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Physics Laboratory Technician
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UJThis job expired on 15 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
29 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours a week, over 5 days, termtime only plus INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Kent Scheme C £25,252 - £26,262 FTE 0.8244 (pro rata £20,818 - £21,650)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience/skills requirement
A basic Science knowledge and some practical skills are essential. Knowledge of Physical Sciences is desirable
Good verbal communication skills
Able to communicate with, and gain the confidence of, young people
Ability to prioritise
Able to work proactively and independently
Flexibility
What the school offers its staff
Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to training and development
Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
Free tea and coffee
On site parking
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme - wellbeing and advice
Cycle to work scheme
Free lunch on parents' evenings and on your birthday
From 2026-27 admissions, 'Daughters of staff' is category 5 of our admissions criteria - daughters of permanent members of staff (minimum 0.5FTE) who have passed the Kent Test, with the staff member having at least two years’ service at the time of application for admission is made or if the member of staff has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1095 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School website
- Email address
- a.harold@twggs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01892 520902
TWGGS is a diverse and inclusive school and we aim to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who add value to our pupils and who share our vision and ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). TWGGS is an equal opportunities employer and an Ofsted Outstanding school.
Arranging a visit to Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.harold@twggs.kent.sch.uk.
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