Science Technician

The Willink School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Autumn term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £24,796 and £25,583
• Pay scale: C3 to C5

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a temporary, short-term position for the Autumn term to provide cover while a longer-term staffing solution is identified.

We require a well-organised, and suitably qualified / experienced individual to join our team of science technicians.

The team of 3 technicians support all science lessons in the school, and a team spirit and flexible approach are vital.

What the school offers its staff

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has over 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

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. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

pro rata salary £16,965.15 to £17,503.61

For further information and an application form please visit the school website. Completed applications should be sent to hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 8am Monday 13th July 2026, and applications will be reviewed on receipt.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mrs Chau Mak, Senior Technician on 0118 983 2030.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Willink School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Willink School website
• Email address: hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0118 983 2030
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-willink-school

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

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