Science Technician

Waingels, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  16 April 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: £8,654.34 - £8,791.69 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 SCP 5 to 6

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

Part Time (15 hours per week across 3 days)

Permanent

Term time only

Grade 3 SCP 5 to 6

Actual salary of £8,654.34 to £8,791.69 per annum

September 2026 start

Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026

We are seeking an able and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our highly successful Science department. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of equipment and materials for teaching and learning across the Science department.

This post would be ideal for either an experienced Science Technician or for someone who is seeking an opportunity to work in a busy, varied school environment. No experience is necessary and full training will be given to the successful candidate

Waingels is a very successful 11 to 18 Comprehensive school serving its local community. We are also very proud of the achievements of our students. Our values underpin our “Waingels Ready” expectations that we have for everyone within the Waingels community. These expectations form the basis of everything we do, and everything we believe in as a school and as a community.

If you feel your values and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for someone with energy and vision that is ambitious for themselves and the young people of the school.

Working with us offers you the opportunity to;

• Join a positive school where effort and success is celebrated
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team of Technicians in a well-resourced setting
• Have the support of the Senior Technician and Head of Science to help you continue your further development in the role
• Take a critical role in continuing the success of the Science department through the provision of varied and stimulating resources

How to Apply

Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look round before applying. Additionally, please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation with a hiring manager.

Contact: Mollie Williams (HR Administrator)

Phone number: 0118 969 0336

Email: HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk.

All of our vacancies are advertised on My New Term and we can only accept applications that are submitted via this platform.

We will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The school is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students

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 Waingels

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1421 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Waingels website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waingels

Waingels is a very successful 11 to 18 Comprehensive school serving its local community. Our successes and achievements can be attributed to our commitment to establish and grow a Better Never Stops culture, providing a safe, inclusive and rich learning environment where students feel safe and valued, founded on respectful relationships for all. Our ethos and culture are values based. We set high standards and expect all our students and staff to be respectful, kind, resilient and proud of our school, our achievements and our community.

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