Job Description

The Role

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic technician to join this excellent department from September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Duties will be predominantly in the Geology department but may also entail supporting the other science subjects when required. They will include the organisation, preparation and setting out of apparatus and specimens for day-to-day teaching in the laboratories and for examination practicals.

This is a part-time, term-time role working 25 hours per week from 08:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday.

About You

Applicants should have a keen in interest in science and/or geology; have good attention to detail; be equally confident working unsupervised and within a team; interact effectively with pupils; and have a qualification (preferably to at least 'A' level or BTEC level 3) in a science subject

Our School

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk

Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 7 July 2025

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.
Registered charity number 1087839 o www.rbcs.org.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.87-14.45 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025