The Holt School - Science Technician (preferably Biology)

Occupational group
School support
Working pattern
Part time
Term time
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
Grade 4 Salary: £25,584 - £27,269FTE per annum (actual salary £11,539pa)
Hours
20 hours per week, term time only (Flexible to suite candidate)
Location
The Holt School, Holt Lane, Wokingham, RG41 1EE
Application closing date
Vacancy start date
Job advert

THE HOLTSCHOOL

Holt Lane

Wokingham

RG41 1EE

Tel:  0118 978 0165

holtschool@holt.wokingham.sch.uk

www.holtschool.co.uk

Science Technician

 (preferably Biology)

20 hours per week, term time only

(Flexible to suite candidate)

Grade 4 Salary: £25,584 - £27,269FTE per annum

(actual salary £11,539pa)

Start Date: September 2025

The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school, which converted to academy status in July 2011. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, enthusiastic Science Technician to join our science faculty and existing technician team.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a science lab; have good knowledge of chemicals routinely used within schools and knowledge of health and safety matters relevant to the laboratory environment. They will also need to be computer literate, work proactively and independently, take the initiative when required and be approachable and adaptable. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for general duties within the Science faculty, including preparation of practical lessons, assisting in lessons, and helping with auditing of chemicals and stationary items in the department.

See job description for further details.

Application forms and recruitment pack are available to download from the school website 

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Prospective applicants are welcome to telephone Mrs Katie Warner, HR Manager, for more information about this post.

The Holt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 10th July 2025

We reserve the right to assess and interview on receipt of application. 

Contact
Prospective applicants are welcome to telephone Mrs Katie Warner, HR Manager, for more information about this post.

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