The Windsor Boys' School
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Scale 3, Point 5
Full-time or part-time hours considered, TERM TIME ONLY
Salary: 20 hours per week, term time only £12,693 / 25 hours per week, term time only £15,866 / 30 hours per week, term time only £19,039
Start date: January 2027
The Windsor Boys’ School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Science Technician to join our successful and supportive Science Department. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving department, supporting the delivery of high-quality Science education across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Working alongside our teaching staff, you will play an important role in preparing practical resources, maintaining equipment and ensuring that our laboratories provide a safe, well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, well-organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A keen interest in Science and a willingness to support practical learning would be an advantage, although relevant experience and training will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We are able to offer flexibility, with both full-time and part-time working arrangements available for the right candidate.
At The Windsor Boys’ School, you will join a committed team with a strong culture of collaboration and a shared ambition to provide excellent opportunities for our pupils.
For further information about the role, please refer to the accompanying job description. We warmly welcome applications from candidates who would like to contribute to the continued success of our Science Department.
Windsor Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please access the school’s website where further information can be found: www.twbs.co.uk
Job Purpose
To assist subject teachers in the delivery of the curriculum by preparing the teaching area and equipment for pupils.
Scope of Job (budgetary/resource control, impact)
Operates within a specialised subject environment such as a laboratory or workshop.
Works with a variety of materials, which require appropriate handling and application.
Involved in moving equipment/materials.
Will have contact directly with pupils and will be required to deal with them in a sympathetic manner
Will spend majority of working time standing and undertaking physical activities.
Due to the nature of the activities special attention must be paid to Health & Safety issues both for the environment and equipment/materials used.
Position within Unit Structure
Reports to Head of Department.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Physically fit, able to lift heavy/awkward items.
Able to, or willingness to learn to operate, maintain and repair a variety of specialist equipment
Must have manual dexterity.
Knowledge of specialist products relevant to the subject area
Able to remain calm in a busy environment.
Develop and maintain knowledge of current developments in their specialist area.
Qualified to A level or NVQ 2 or equivalent by experience in a specialist area eg biology, physics
First Aid - appointed person or fully qualified?
Job Accountabilities
In line with the instructions from the subject teacher prepare the specified materials and equipment in time for the specified lesson. This will include preparing complex equipment/experiments to enable the teacher to demonstrate experiments safely or preparing materials for pupils to use during lessons.
Maintain sufficient supplies of materials, chemicals etc to enable teachers to deliver their lessons. This will include placing orders with suppliers and ensuring that items are purchased in a cost-effective way.
Undertake regular checks of the more complex/sensitive equipment, ensuring annual maintenance/safety checks are completed.
Undertake daily cleaning of used equipment and maintenance. Undertake periodic cleaning of equipment in line with Departments timetable.
Ensure that all allocated equipment and materials are stored safely and securely to prevent unauthorised access and potential accidents/misuse.
Under the direction of the subject teacher work with pupils in the classroom/laboratory/workshop supporting and encouraging their learning by explaining/demonstrating exercises/experiments etc.
Perform duties in line with Health & Safety rules and to take remedial action where hazards are identified. Where hazards are serious report to the line manager immediately.
Undertake First Aid duties in line with qualification/training received and act in line with the school’s accident/incident policy
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