Science Technician
Wallington High School for Girls
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,353.00 - £27,514.00 Annually (Actual)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 8 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 17 July 2025
Job overview
Science Technician (Physics Specialism)
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Working closely with a team of experienced technicians and teachers, you will play a key role in preparing and maintaining equipment and resources for practical lessons, with a focus on A Level and GCSE Physics. You will help ensure our students benefit from engaging and safe hands-on scientific experiences, supporting both staff and students in achieving the very highest standards.
The successful candidate will:
Have a strong background in Physics or a related discipline, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to supporting science education.
What we offer:
Wallington High School for Girls (WHSG) is a truly exceptional school with a reputation for academic excellence, the very best pastoral care, guidance and support, as well as superb extra-curricular provision.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 rated the school as Outstanding in all areas: Quality of Education, Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes, Leadership & Management, and Sixth Form.
WHSG is an inclusive, happy and caring learning community that is ambitious for all its students, seeking to ensure that they are challenged to make the very best of their abilities and to achieve success in all they do.
Staff are our most valued asset and we place a high emphasis on staff well-being and professional development, no matter what stage of your career you are at. We pride ourselves with the supportive and inclusive nature of the school and ensure that we foster a friendly working environment. A recent staff survey stated that staff do not feel pressured to work long hours and staff are consulted about changes at work.
The school is part of the Girls’ Learning Trust (GLT) which aims to empower girls and young women by delivering a first-class education and providing an inspirational start to their futures. A feature of our trust is that schools have a tangible sense of their own special identity and staff are shapers of their school’s character and ethos.
Key Application Dates:
- Shortlisting - Monday 14th July 2025
- Interview - Thursday 17th July 2025
- Start date - Monday 8th September 2025
Our commitment:
The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.
Sponsorship:
We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Attached documents
About Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington High School for Girls is a secondary grammar school with a sixth form located in Sutton, Greater London. Since September 2015, Wallington High School for Girls has been part of the Nonsuch and Wallington Education Trust.
Wallington High School for Girls has established transport links and is accessible via the nearby Wallington rail station. The school is twinned with Wallington County Grammar School for Boys, located 1.5 miles away. Wallington High was founded in 1888. A time capsule was buried in the grounds in a 125th anniversary celebration in 2013.
Headteacher
Tracey O’Brien
Values and vision
Wallington High School for Girls has an excellent academic reputation and provides first-class care, guidance, support and development so that everyone enjoys a positive experience during their time at the school and leaves well prepared for life beyond.
The secondary school is ambitious for its students and wants them to leave prepared to contribute to the world. The school motto, "Heirs of the Past, Makers of the Future", reflects this. The school is a happy, positive place to study and benefits from a multi-cultural community which brings a rich diversity to the school.
Ofsted report
"Pupils at this school are looked after with the utmost care by adults. They feel safe, settled and happy. Their behaviour is exceptional. Pupils respect each other and treat their peers in a friendly and courteous manner. In lessons they are focused and collaborative. They are proud of the friendly atmosphere between them and say that they ‘build each other up’ to celebrate successes. The school has high ambitions for its pupils, and staff go out of their way to ensure that pupils are able to reach these. The result is a vibrant and diverse community where pupils are proud to be hard working."
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