Science Technician - Physics

Are you a keen scientist wishing to support the delivery of teaching and learning to young people in Science and specifically Physics? Would you like to work alongside a fabulous team of scientists in our state of the art facilities?

You will work as part of a team of three setting up and maintaining equipment for practical lessons and organising resources and materials for lessons across the age range including GCSE and A level classes. Your primary focus will be supporting Physics but you will assist with Biology and Chemistry on occasion.

You should have a relevant qualification and previous experience in a laboratory environment with the technical ability to support the Department’s needs. It is essential that you have an understanding of practical physics with the knowledge and skills to prepare solutions, together with a clear understanding of health and safety in a laboratory environment. You should have high levels of computer literacy, good organisational skills and be equally happy working unsupervised, as well as part of a team, to a high standard.

Salary £25,830 (1FTE £33,360)

Hours: 08:00 – 15:30, Monday to Friday

35 hours per week, excluding 30 min unpaid lunch break per day

Term time (36 weeks) plus 5 additional days

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 09:00 on Monday, 11th August 2025.

Interviews will be held the following week.

If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to appoint and close the vacancy before the deadline.

Our Offer

Royal Russell offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale.

As part of the vibrant community at Royal Russell, you will join a friendly and dedicated team with easy access to transport links (Coombe Lane tram stop is opposite the School entrance).

In addition, we offer:

• Pension scheme and life insurance

• Meals in the dining hall during term-time

• Social events throughout the year, including a Christmas party for all staff

• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Octopus electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Free on-site parking

• Use of our on-site sports facilities, including tennis courts, swimming pool and gym

A discount of up to 50% on school fees (85% discount for wrap around care before and after school during term-time) and a 25% discount with Royal Russell Holiday Club, which operates during school holiday periods.

Further Information

Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our school recruitment page at: www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies

You can also contact us by email at hr@royalrussell.co.uk or telephone HR on 020 8657 4433.

Applications (forms can be found on our website) will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than the closing date specified. We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.