Physics Technician

Bristol Grammar School is seeking a part-time, temporary Physics Technician to join our busy Science department, from February 2025 to cover a maternity leave.

The role of the Physics Technician is vital for supporting the teaching and learning off Physics at Bristol Grammar School. The successful candidate will work proactively alongside a highly motivated team of professionals, to ensure that equipment is procured, maintained and utilised effectively in the classroom.

Duties include preparing and assembling apparatus including equipment for demonstration and practical lessons, trailing practical activities, laboratory maintenance and maintaining stock of laboratory materials.

We are looking for a well organised individual with relevant experience in a laboratory setting.

Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.

Please check the Job Description for more details.

About Bristol Grammar School (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

School Mission

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.