Science Technician (Biology and Chemistry)

Reading School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,201.00 - £24,422.00 Annually (Actual) Grade: RS03 Point 5 -11 depending on experience. Full-time equivalent £25,583 – £28,142 per annum pro rata. Actual Salary: £22,201 – £24,422.

Science Technician (Biology and Chemistry) job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Science Technician to provide effective support to our Biology and Chemistry departments. Reporting to the Senior Science Technician (Biology and Chemistry), you will ensure a safe and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for students and teaching staff in both departments.

What you’ll do:

Support the departments in the promotion and observance of a healthy and safe working environment.

Ensure the laboratories, storerooms and preparation areas are clean, safe and in an orderly condition.

Ensure equipment is in good order including carrying out routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repair to the required standard.

Provide technical advice and support in the classroom.

What we’re looking for:

An efficient and meticulous organiser.

An excellent communicator.

Experience of working in a relevant discipline within a laboratory or similar environment is desirable, but not essential.

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2026, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State Secondary School of the Year.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): At Reading School, we do not prohibit the appropriate use of AI in the application process for our job vacancies. We recognise the role that technology can play in supporting fairness and accessibility for all applicants. That being said, as a school that holds integrity and leadership at the core of our values, we believe that the individual character and potential of each candidate are what truly matter. We encourage all candidates to present an application that truly reflects their own abilities, ideas and voices as authentically as possible, providing us with an insight in to their genuine character and aspirations. Synthetically generated applications that do not include the applicant’s own voice will not be considered favourably.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and complete relevant pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy can be found on our website.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Reading School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1129 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Reading School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reading-school

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2025, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State School of the Year.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

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