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  • Job start date

    3 September 2025

  • Closing date

    10 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 June 2025

Job details

Job role

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Subjects

Biology, Science

Working pattern

Part time: 20 hours per week, term time only (Flexible)

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Grade 4 (actual salary £11,539pa)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a science lab; have good knowledge of chemicals routinely used within schools and knowledge of health and safety matters relevant to the laboratory environment. They will also need to be computer literate, work proactively and independently, take the initiative when required and be approachable and adaptable.

The successful candidate will be responsible for general duties within the Science faculty, including preparation of practical lessons, assisting in lessons, and helping with auditing of chemicals and stationary items in the department.


What the school offers its staff

  • All staff are offered free flu vaccinations
  • All staff work in a comfortable environment
  • Coffee and home-made cakes on a Thursday break time
  • An active staff room committee overseeing social events

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.

The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school, which converted to academy status in July 2011.

The school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023; there are 1459 students on roll (262 in the Sixth Form).

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a science lab; have good knowledge of chemicals routinely used within schools and knowledge of health and safety matters relevant to the laboratory environment. They will also need to be computer literate, work proactively and independently, take the initiative when required and be approachable and adaptable.

The successful candidate will be responsible for general duties within the Science faculty, including preparation of practical lessons, assisting in lessons, and helping with auditing of chemicals and stationary items in the department.

See job description for further details.

Application forms and recruitment pack are available to download from the school website

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Prospective applicants are welcome to telephone Mrs Katie Warner, HR Manager, for more information about this post.

The Holt 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 candidate will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 10th July 2025

We reserve the right to assess and interview on receipt of application.


Commitment to safeguarding

The Holt 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 candidate will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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About The Holt School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1454 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0118 978 0165

The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school.

Arranging a visit to The Holt School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.warner@holt.wokingham.sch.uk.

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