Science Technician
King's Academy Binfield
Bracknell Forest
- Expired
- Salary:
- KGA Band 4, points 4-6. FTE £24,420pa - £25,652pa pro rata with £706 Outer London Fringe pro rata. (Actual gross £21,357pa - £22,404pa inc. OLF)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- June 2025
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2025
Job overview
We are looking for a passionate Science Technician to join our growing Science department.
The successful candidate will be part of a technical team of three, supporting the Science department as it grows. They will be working closely with the Senior Science Technician to support the Science faculty to deliver an engaging and varied practical curriculum.
The successful candidate will have a background in science and / or experience within a secondary school science department. Experience of working within a school environment is desirable although not essential.
The role primarily involves supporting the Science department by overseeing and monitoring stock levels, preparation of equipment and chemicals for experiments and supporting the science team in the delivery of student experiments and demonstrations. Please see the job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
The Science technician will share the academy's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve. Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency and being able to work on your own initiative and under pressure; and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of King’s Academy Binfield (KAB.)
The post is for 37 hours per week (term time only plus 2 days), however part time or flexible hours will be considered for the right candidate. Support outside of the school day may be required for events such as open evenings.
KGA Band 4, points 4-6. FTE £24,420pa - £25,652pa pro rata with £706 Outer London Fringe pro rata. (Actual gross £21,357pa - £22,404pa inc. OLF)
Terms: 38 weeks + 2 days. 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri, hours to be agreed).
Part time working hours can be considered for the right candidate.
KAB opened in a superb building in September 2018 with 120 Year 7 students. In September 2019 the primary phase opened, along with King’s Academy Oakwood (KAO), a brand new 1 FE primary school a mile away. From September 2024, we collectively have students from nursery to year 6 in primary, and year 7 to year 13 in secondary. Both academies are run cohesively sharing the same leadership, staff, values, curriculum, opportunities and expectations of excellence.
King’s Academy Binfield and King’s Academy Oakwood are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Application Process
For full details and an application form, please download directly from our own website: www.kgabinfield.uk, Indeed, the TES website or by contacting Amber Walker, HR Coordinator, by email: amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk. Please also contact Amber Walker for any further information or to arrange a visit; we would be delighted to meet you.
Completed application forms should be submitted to Amber Walker at the email address given above or by post to: King’s Academy Binfield, St George’s Park, Binfield, Bracknell RG42 4FS by 9.00am on Monday 19th May 2025.
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About King's Academy Binfield
- King's Academy Binfield
- St. Georges Park, Binfield, Bracknell
- Berkshire
- RG42 4FS
- United Kingdom
King's Academy Binfield is a new all-through school within The Kings Group Academies.
Our mission is to provide high quality education within a small community of outstanding schools in the UK that will deliver a transformative learning experience to all our students within the context of a global community of schools.
KGA has at its core the pursuit of the very highest standards both inside the classroom and beyond. We believe all students can exceed their expectations no matter what their prior attainment and experience. In a KGA academy no student will be labelled, we will treat them all as intelligent individuals. Through our ethos, our extended curriculum, our entrepreneurial approach and international dimension, we will ensure students develop into confident, rounded individuals, equipped for life in an ever changing world.
We pride ourselves on listening and responding to the needs of our partner schools and guarantee any school within KGA the opportunity to help shape the future development of our MAT. In a King’s Group Academy, pupils will be able to achieve their personal ambitions and academic goals, with the added advantage and motivation of working alongside peers from other King’s schools around the world.
At KGA our aim is to build clusters of excellence, blending the best of British education with the experience and success gained in our international King’s Group schools. We see staff as our most valuable resource and our innovative approach to CPD enables them to fulfil their career potential, as well as prepare our pupils for a successful future.
King’s Group was founded nearly 50 years ago by Sir Roger Fry and includes nine outstanding schools both abroad and in the UK. With this excellent foundation, King’s Group Academies has been invited by the DfE to develop a MAT and use the expertise of our team to build and provide ongoing support to small networks of outstanding academies.
We share a determination to make a positive difference to the future of our young people, their families and the wider community, as well as to the careers of our staff. This is your invitation to join us.
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