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Science Technician

Waingels · Reading · Wokingham

Job description

Science Technician

35 hours per week

Term time only plus 3 additional days

Grade 3 to 4 depending on relevant experience

Actual Salary of £20,509.06 to £20,834.54 per annum (Grade 3) or;

£21,166.43 to £22,560.53 per annum (Grade 4)

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.

Benefits

Grade 3 to 4 depending on relevant experience

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About this school

Waingels

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,421
Avg teacher salary
£51,963
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.6:1
Academy trust
ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Reading, Wokingham, RG5 4RF

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Salary
Grade 3 to 4 depending on relevant experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
18 May 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026

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