Science Technicians

Abingdon School has two exciting opportunities for Science Technicians to join their team.

About Us:

Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1256, making Abingdon School

one of the oldest schools in the country. The school has a strong academic reputation and offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities.

Our aim is to ensure each individual thrives at Abingdon and, through challenge and opportunity, achieves the most from their potential.

Science Technician – The Role:

Abingdon School is seeking to appoint two flexible and self-motivated candidates to join our team of science technicians.

These roles will be based mainly in the Chemistry and Physics departments within our purpose-built Yang Science Centre which opened in 2015. Facilities are excellent and the sciences are popular subjects with the pupils. The department also has a thriving outreach programme, Abingdon Science Partnership, working with local primary and secondary schools as well as a number of other organisations.

The two Science Technician roles available are:

Part-time role specialising in Physics and Chemistry. This is a flexible role based on 25 hours per week, commencing as soon as possible. The salary is £16,340.07 per annum (£31,265 pro rata).

Full-time role specialising in Physics. This role is 40 hours per week and will start at the end of August 2024. The salary is £26,144.11 per annum (£31,265 pro rata).

Both roles are based on term-time working, plus a few additional weeks during holidays, a total of 38 weeks per year. These salary rates do not include the 2024/25 pay award.

Science Technician – Key Responsibilities:

The postholder of Science Technician with Physics specialism oversees the provision of resources across the Physics Department whereas the Science Technician with Chemistry/ Physics specialism will work flexibly across both the Chemistry and Physics departments.

Science Technician – You:

This is an excellent opportunity for suitably skilled and/or experienced candidates to join the team. Good problem solving skills with a friendly, calm and organised approach are essential requirements. Previous experience in a technical role in a school or academic institution would be advantageous.

Science Technician – Benefits:

- Competitive pension schemes

- Private health care scheme*

- Reduction in school fees*

- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including access to free counselling, financial and legal advice

- Free lunch during term-time, freshly prepared each day

- Refreshments throughout the day

- Free use of school gym and pool at agreed times

- Discounted fitness classes

- Free on-site parking and secure spaces for bikes

- Discount on children’s holiday camps

- Free flu vaccination

*Eligibility criteria may apply for some staff benefits

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To submit your application for this exciting Science Technician opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Applications close on the 15th of April 2024 at 12:00