Science Technician (Physics)

Job Description

• To ensure physics apparatus is prepared and delivered to the classrooms for the lessons as ordered by Physics department staff.
• To check and clear away physics equipment once it is finished with.
• To prepare materials and equipment for lessons and projects, including preparation of demonstration materials and resources, and the stocking of classrooms with consumable items.
• Maintain the good order and organisation of the physics department and its storage facilities.
• To control and store safely all chemicals and ionising radiation materials, ensuring that current Health & Safety, COSHH are adhered to.
• To assist teachers and students before, during and after lessons.
• To prepare display materials and equipment for parents' evenings; remove and display items of work around the school, as and when requested.
• To support the Health & Safety documentation/risk assessments in the department.
• Occasional supervision of classes where alternative cover is unavailable or inappropriate.
• Cleaning and checking of the equipment associated with ionising radiation.
• Arrangements for the delivery and storage of liquid nitrogen as needed.
• Research and advise on purchase of equipment with Head of Physics and Senior Technician.
• Data entry of exam marks into physics departmental records.
• Attendance of the Science Technicians meeting weekly.

Remuneration and Hours

• Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4pm term time only
• Start Date: September 2026
• Salary: £20,720.00 (actual)

Terms and Conditions

• Enrolment in the statutory auto-enrolment pension scheme. The employer and employee contribution rates for the auto-enrolment pension scheme are currently: Employee contribution 5% and Employer contribution 3%.
• Members of staff may educate their own children in any of the three parts of the school or at Fairstead House, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures. Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards, details of which will be provided upon request.
• The School offers a private healthcare insurance scheme, which staff may opt to join, at their expense, shortly after the start of each academic year (the policy starts on 1st November each year). The scheme can only be joined at the start of the policy year, not part-way through the year.
• School lunch provided when at work over lunch time and tea and coffee throughout the day.
• Limited use of school gym facilities (during specific times) and use of the school swimming pool at specific times (during summer school holidays - small fee applies)
• Limited free on-site parking.
• Employees and their dependants have access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as: Cycle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme and Local Gym Membership.
• Members of staff are entitled to 10% discount on all King's Ely school uniform ordered for their own children from Schoolblazer.
• Discounts at local businesses including Poet's House, The Almonry Kitchen & Tearoom, Ely Grazing Company, Sushi and Salad, Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).
• King's Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
• If you are selected for interview, you will need to provide and bring with you photographic proof of identity (eg passport or photo driving license), birth certificate, documentation confirming your National Insurance Number or your right to work in the United Kingdom, proof of address (eg recent bank statement/HMRC correspondence/utility bill) and certification of declared qualifications.