Science Technician

The Holt School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1EE

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2026

• Closing date

  10 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  27 January 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: £16,672.00 Annually (Actual)

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

(Preferably Physics)

28 hours per week, term time only (Tues-Fri 8.30am-4pm)

Grade 4 Salary: £26,403 - £28,142FTE per annum.

(actual salary £16,672pa)

Start Date: February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, enthusiastic Science Technician to join our science faculty and existing technician team.

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.

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: Midnight, Tuesday, 10th February 2026

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

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

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.

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 The Holt School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1454 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Holt School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-holt-school

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

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