Science Technician, The Holt School
The Holt School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1EEThis job expired on 10 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
3 September 2025
Closing date
10 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
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 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
- School website
- The Holt School website
- Email address
- k.warner@holt.wokingham.sch.uk
- 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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