Job Description

Glenalmond College

Perth and Kinross
29,000 - 31,000 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

10 November 2025

Apply by:

24 October 2025

Job overview

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Job Purpose

You will deliver dedicated technical support in all three sciences, managing the safe preparation and handling of chemicals, specimens, and equipment to facilitate a safe learning environment. You will work closely with the science teaching staff, ensuring the smooth execution of practical science lessons across all key stages, including A-level.

Main responsibilities

Trial practical procedures in advance of lessons to ensure equipment and materials are functioning as planned Coordinate the preparation and delivery of practical experiments and demonstrations to facilitate effective teaching and learning within the Science Faculty. Manage chemical inventories, overseeing the ordering and safe storage of materials in accordance with COSHH, SSERC, and CLEAPSS guidelines. Conduct and oversee risk assessments, actively promoting safe working practices throughout the department. Oversee the repair and servicing of equipment, which may be done in-house or by external contractors. Support staff and pupils in the effective use of equipment and practical setups. Update knowledge and keep informed of new developments and updates from governing bodies, using new technology, equipment, and techniques where appropriate Liaise with the Science Faculty Head and the Finance Team to monitor departmental expenditure and manage the purchase of equipment, materials, and online subscriptions. Liaise with the Health and Safety Officer and Policy and Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with regulations. Ensure that the preparation rooms, fume cupboards, and laboratories are kept in a safe and tidy condition, in line with Health and Safety guidelines. Support the Science Department's outreach activities, academic trips, and School open days with planning and preparation of educational material and practical demonstrations. Support the Science Department in delivering the CREST Award programme with the preparation of practical resources. Attend Faculty meetings

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About

Glenalmond College

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Glenalmond College

Glenalmond, Perth
Perthshire
PH1 3RY
United Kingdom

+44 1738 842056

The College

is built on the south bank of the River Almond, from the north bank of which rise the Grampians. It is about 50 miles north of Edinburgh and 10 miles from both Perth and Crieff.

The College Buildings,

grouped round a cloistered quadrangle, comprise the Chapel, Hall, Library, houserooms and studies, study bedrooms, classrooms. A separate block houses additional classrooms, a purpose built Science Centre and a Theatre. A few yards away are the Art School and the Design and Technology Centre. Next to these are the Music practise rooms.



The Sports Complex consists of squash courts, a strength and conditioning suite, an indoor sports hall and a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and an indoor .22 range.

Houses.

There are 4 houses for boys and 3 houses for girls. The organisation of all the Houses is the same, each having accommodation for resident Housestaff. Senior boys and girls have study-bedrooms or studies of their own.

Religion.

The College is an Episcopalian foundation and has a splendid Chapel. However all denominations are welcomed.

Admission.

Boys and girls enter the College between the ages of 13 and 14 via the Common Entrance Examination or Entrance Scholarship papers. Pupils leaving Primary Schools may qualify by tests and examinations for junior entry at rising 12. Girls and boys may also qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, or at other points during their school career.

Curriculum.

In the first 3 years all pupils take a wide range of subjects up to the GCSE with English, Mathematics, a modern language and the 3 Sciences as core subjects. Greek, Spanish, German, Art, Drama, Music, Design/Technology, History, Geography, Latin, Computer Science, Physical Education are optional subjects to GCSE and beyond. Each pupil is guided by a tutor.


The Sixth Form provides specialist courses in Arts and Sciences leading to GCE A-Level and also a selection of SQA Higher Levels. Lectures from outside speakers on social, economic and cultural subjects of topical interest take place regularly.


Economics, Business Studies, Theatre Studies, History of Art, and Politics are now fully established in the Sixth Form.

Careers.

Over 90% of pupils qualify for entry to university; some go direct to professional careers, industry, the Services, etc. Great emphasis is placed on careers guidance: careers talks, visits and advice along with a well-stocked careers room assist pupils in their choice. Most pupils take careers aptitude tests at age 16.

Art, Drama and Music.

Music plays a central part in the life of the school: there is an Orchestra as well as smaller String, Woodwind and Brass Groups. A large Choir and Choral Society perform at the College, in Perth and in Edinburgh. The Concert Society arranges recitals and concerts at the College; frequent visits are made to concerts in Perth and elsewhere. There is a Pipe Band.


The Drama and Art departments flourish, in conjunction with the well-established Design and Technology Centre. Art, Music as well as Design/Technology form part of the normal curriculum and can be taken at GCSE and A level.

Games and Recreations.

Rugby, Hockey and Lacrosse are played in the Michaelmas Term and there is a wide variety of activities to choose from in the Lent Term including Football. In Summer Term the sports are Cricket, Athletics, Shooting, Tennis and Golf. Shooting on the Miniature Ranges takes place during the two winter terms. There is a large indoor heated Swimming Pool and pupils are trained in personal survival and Lifesaving. There are also Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, a private Golf Course, and two full-size all-weather pitches for hockey and tennis.


During the Summer, pupils have the opportunity to explore the hills and the neighbouring countryside.

Combined Cadet Force.

There is a contingent of the Combined Cadet Force which has strong links with the Armed Forces and the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Black Watch Battalion) in particular. The ceremonial dress, as worn by the Pipe Band for example, is the Highland dress with the Murray of Atholl tartan.


Army and Air sections, with a Pre-Service section for Junior Pupils, are organised on the basis of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Shooting and Adventure Training figure prominently; pupils may also be engaged on Conservation, Community Service Work or Mountain Awareness Group.

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