Physics Technician
Leighton Park School
Reading
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 29 August 2019
Job overview
Physics Technician
From September 2019,
35 hours per week, term time only, attendance at INSET is also required.
Leighton Park School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, suitably qualified Physics Technician to provide effective support to a thriving Physics department. Students at Leighton Park are extremely motivated with a significant proportion moving on to study Physics and Engineering at top universities. You will be working with a team of dedicated professionals and supporting them in the delivery of experimental lessons and general Physics administration. Your communication and organisational skills together with a genuine interest in Science and experience using Information Technology will be critical to the success of this role. School laboratory experience would be beneficial, and training will be provided as required.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere that creates achievement with values, character and community. Founded on Quaker principles, we seek to inspire each student to fulfil their academic and personal potential and be reflective, purposeful adults. We appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
To apply, please complete an application form which can be found on our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600. Please apply as soon as possible, applications will be considered as they are received
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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About Leighton Park School
Leighton Park School is a successful, forward looking independent (HMC) day and boarding school for approximately 500 pupils aged 11-18 set in 65 acres of magnificent parkland.
Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world, reflecting the school’s Quaker values. In March 2021 we won the ISA Award for Outstanding Local Community Outreach for the involvement of our students, staff and parents in projects helping those less fortunate and putting our Quaker values into practice.
We are a school that inspires Achievement with Values, Character and Community and academic excellence is the consequence of our approach. Valuing breadth and depth, we are distinguished by excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), Music and Ethical Enterprise. The UK Government’s latest 16-18 league tables reveal Leighton Park to be the best performing School in Berkshire and in the top 1% of English schools. We are one of only eight schools to have always appeared in the top 100.
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