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Science Technician

Science Technician

Downe House

West Berkshire

  • Expiring soon
Salary:
£16,067 actual salary for Term Time (£21,108 FTE)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
24 May 2024

Job overview

We are looking for a Science Technician to join us in September to work alongside a team of Technicians and provide practical support to the Science Faculty.

You will prepare practical experiments, apparatus and resources for practical classes and assist with occasional clerical administration, as requested by the teaching staff in the Department for their lessons. This role has specific responsibility for providing a Science Technician service in SC1 and SC2, and for all Lower School Science lessons.

Working during term time, Monday to Friday, plus Saturday mornings.

Salary: £16,067 per annum for working 34 weeks per year (FTE £21,108)

This role would suit a person who has initiative, is practical and well organised, and who enjoys working as part of a team.

Experience of working within a science environment is advantageous but not essential.

In return, we offer a wonderful working environment at one of the leading girls’ independent boarding schools in the country; 18 weeks’ holiday, ongoing CPD support, free parking on site, complimentary meals and refreshments during working hours, and a generous pension scheme.

For further details, please visit our website via the Apply button. Alternatively, call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net.

Applications must be received by 9.00am on Friday 24 May 2024.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House, we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

About Downe House

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  • Downe House
  • Cold Ash, Thatcham
  • Berkshire
  • RG18 9JJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1635 200286

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Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term. 

Headteacher

Emma McKendrick

Values and Vision

Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development. 

Ofsted report

“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”

View Downe House’s latest ISI report

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