Science Laboratory Technician – Biology & Physics
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2PL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 70101b8c-6f0a-4fbd-9694-fdd415fd51cc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• At least 2 years’ current experience.
• GCSE in English language and maths.
• Computer literate.
• A Level (equivalent) in Biology and Physics.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative and with resilience.
• Self motivating with the ability to multi-task
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with, enthuse and motivate others.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to communicate with young people, both individually and in a group setting.
• Able to develop and maintain close links and work effectively with staff both within and beyond the school
• Able to gather information and produce reports
• Confident basic user of ICT. Must be numerate and well organised.
• Good planning and organisational skills and a flexible approach to the management of work.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Ability to prioritise own workload
What the school offers its staff
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme option
• Free parking, Free coffee machine and Free breakfast
• Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
“Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has an important role to play in safeguarding children. School staff are particularly important as they are in a position to identify concerns early and provide help for children to prevent concerns from escalating. All school staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.”(Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2022)
• At least 2 years’ current experience.
• GCSE in English language and maths.
• Computer literate.
• A Level (equivalent) in Biology and Physics.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative and with resilience.
• Self motivating with the ability to multi-task
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with, enthuse and motivate others.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to communicate with young people, both individually and in a group setting.
• Able to develop and maintain close links and work effectively with staff both within and beyond the school
• Able to gather information and produce reports
• Confident basic user of ICT. Must be numerate and well organised.
• Good planning and organisational skills and a flexible approach to the management of work.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Ability to prioritise own workload
What the school offers its staff
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme option
• Free parking, Free coffee machine and Free breakfast
• Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
“Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has an important role to play in safeguarding children. School staff are particularly important as they are in a position to identify concerns early and provide help for children to prevent concerns from escalating. All school staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.”(Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2022)