Part-time, term-time
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 180 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.
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic technician to support our science teaching by maintaining equipment, and preparing and setting out apparatus for daily teaching, and for examination practicals.
Duties will predominantly be engaged with supporting our biology teachers, but you may also support the other science subjects when required.
Applicants should be technically skilled; 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 biology.
This is a part-time, term-time role working Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, from 10:00 to 16:30 (with a 30-minute unpaid meal break), although some flexibility could be considered for the right candidate.
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: or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 2 January 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 • No agencies, please.