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Science Technician

Science Technician

Reading Girls' School

Reading

  • £17,927 - £19,272 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
RGS 5-9 37.5 hours per week (8am until 4pm
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
31 January 2023

Job overview

Reading Girls’ School is a partially selective girls’ school in south Reading. It is ‘performing in the top 1% of all schools nationally’ (Department for Education, November 2019) and was graded with an overall effectiveness of ‘GOOD’ with ‘OUTSTANDING’ features by Ofsted in November 2021. A focus on excellent Teaching and Learning is the driving force behind our success. Our students are polite and thoughtful individuals who play an active role in shaping and leading the school, through the Senior Student Leadership Team.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced science technician who can ensure the smooth safe operation of laboratories and provide an outstanding service to the Science Department.

You will be friendly, adaptable, reliable and honest. Have skills in use of laboratory equipment and have the ability to use your initiative to set up procedures. Experience monitoring budgets would also be beneficial. 

Ideally you have experience in working in a school, college or University teaching laboratory. 

We also have a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, a Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet Benefit Hub and eyecare vouchers. As we are close to the centre of Reading, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 and M3 within easy reach, as well as the mainline rail station (with fast connections to London). 

Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday (8am until 4pm)

Closing date: noon, 31 January 2023

If you would like to apply, press Quick Apply now

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  If you would like a conversation about either the school or the position, please contact Vice Principal, Karen Stannard (kstannard@readinggirlsschool.net) and we will be happy to arrange a time for you to come and meet us and / or speak to you over the phone.

Reading Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

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About Reading Girls' School

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+44 118 986 1336

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We are extremely proud of our school which aims to fulfil the potential of each and every student within a caring and stimulating environment.


Principal's Welcome...

May I take this opportunity to welcome you to our school.  We are a partially selective girls’ school, in south Reading. Our aim is a very clear one which is to provide the best life-chances possible for every student .  To that end, we challenge our students to the very edge of their academic capabilities whilst providing wrap-around support towards those goals.  I believe in the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, in order to improve.  Consequently, our vision is under pinned by the value placed on LEARNING.

Leadership at all levels.

Excellence in teaching

Aspirational parents, staff and students

Respect for the beliefs and rights of others

Non-negotiable behaviour for learning

Independent learning

New technologies

Going the extra mile for yourself and others


Aims

  • To build a creative and enterprising community that can respond to challenge and embrace change.
  • To inspire all to achieve their best in their academic, social, moral, spiritual, technological and entrepreneurial development.
  • To ensure all members of the school community are empowered to become active life long learners with high aspirations for themselves and others in the global community.
  • To create a vibrant learning environment where all are secure and encouraged to make healthy life choices.

Reading Girls’ School is a single sex Foundation School situated in South Reading, open to girls of all abilities with an excellent record of pastoral care. In order to maximise our success for the future, Reading Girls’ works closely with Kendrick Grammar School to sharpen the school’s drive for academic excellence.
 

Reading Girls’ is a dynamic school, set on a path of further improvement. All students are encouraged to strive for excellence and the school aims to challenge and motivate girls to maximise their potential, both academically and socially. Good qualifications, independence, confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with others are essential for adult life.
 

Our curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and offers a wide variety of opportunities for all. We encourage our students to become independent learners and seek the support and co-operation of parents to aid in this process. Girls are also encouraged to become involved in extra-curricular activities outside the normal school day. Working in partnership with parents, we provide a firm framework within which every girl has the chance to excel.

If you are appointed to Reading Girls' School you can expect:

  • A school committed to improvement and development
  • A strong professional team of staff
  • A well managed and developing curriculum
  • Professional development for all staff

When appointing staff at Reading Girls' School we are seeking people who are:

  • Committed to the needs of all children and young people
  • Excellent classroom practitioners
  • Enthusiastic and hardworking
  • Committed to improvements
  • Willing to contribute to extra curricular activities
  • Able to liaise with parents and students
  • Efficient and effective managers of resources

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