Physics Laboratory Technician

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience/skills requirement

• A basic Science knowledge and some practical skills are essential. Knowledge of Physical Sciences is desirable
• Good verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with, and gain the confidence of, young people
• Ability to prioritise
• Able to work proactively and independently
• Flexibility

What the school offers its staff

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to training and development
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Free tea and coffee
• On site parking
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme - wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free lunch on parents' evenings and on your birthday
• From 2026-27 admissions, 'Daughters of staff' is category 5 of our admissions criteria - daughters of permanent members of staff (minimum 0.5FTE) who have passed the Kent Test, with the staff member having at least two years’ service at the time of application for admission is made or if the member of staff has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.