Science Technician

Charters School, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9QY

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,602.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 3 Point 5, FTE £27502

Science Technician job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Science Technician to support our busy and high-achieving Science Department.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons ensuring that all laboratory activities run smoothly, safely and effectively. You will also assist with the maintenance, organisation and development of laboratory equipment and resources, helping to create an engaging learning environment for our students.

We are looking for someone with an interest in science, who works well as part of a team and demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a positive “can-do” approach. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop their skills within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

This is a rewarding role for an individual who enjoys working behind the scenes to support outstanding science teaching and learning.

Working hours: 28 hours per week, term time only. This would be 8 am to 3.30 pm over four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

We offer a competitive salary, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other staff benefits. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. We have a priority admission policy for children of staff working at the school.

To apply please visit: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk

We welcome immediate applications for this post and all applications will be considered upon receipt, we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the deadline.

Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and appropriate pre-employment checks.

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

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

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 Charters School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1715 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charters School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charters-school

Charters School is a very heavily over-subscribed 11-18 Comprehensive Academy School with 1720 students on roll (including 400+ in the Sixth Form) located in Sunningdale. It has been graded an “outstanding” school on two successive occasions and is a dynamic, high-achieving secondary school where students are polite, motivated to succeed and enjoy their education.

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