Specialist Science Technician (Chemistry)

The Piggott School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 9.00am – 3.00pm, term time only, not including INSET days Flexibility may be possible – to be discussed at interview
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Salary Grade 4 (£25,584 - £27,269 FTE). Actual Salary For 30 Hours Per Week £15,900 – £16,947

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have previous school laboratory or chemistry experience and the ability to support all science subjects up to Key Stage 5.

You will be responsible for the preparation and organization of equipment and materials for all classes. The science department is forward thinking and fast moving and you will need energy and enthusiasm to take on this role. Additionally, you will need to have good ICT skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people, both verbally and in writing.

What the school offers its staff

Promoting wellbeing for all remains a priority at The Piggott School. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Specialist Science Technician Person Specification.pdf - 120 KB (opens in new tab)

Specialist Science Technician Job Description.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Piggott School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1885 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Piggott School website
• Email address: prestonc@piggottschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-piggott-school-reading

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