Physics Technician

Physics Technician 

Permanent, Full-Time, Term-Time Plus 2 Weeks

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1550 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

We are seeking to appoint a Physics Technician who will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning of science subjects within the thriving Science Department at Whitgift School. The successful applicant will work alongside the existing Science technicians to provide exceptional laboratory support for the teaching of IGCSE, International Baccalaureate (IB) and A-Level science subjects together with other duties within the Department. You will work alongside the Senior Physics Technician, Team Leader Technician, Head of Physics, and the Head of Science.  We are looking to work with the ASE to qualify all technicians at their appropriate level. Prior experience as a school Science Technician, knowledge of laboratory procedures and familiarity with laboratory equipment commonly used in Physics teaching is key.

The salary range for this post will be Point 24-26 on the Whitgift Foundation Support Staff Salary Scale. The full-time salary will be between £36,953 per annum (at Point 24) to £39,201 (Point 26) depending on qualifications and relevant experience. The Pro-rata salary range for this post will be £30,983 per annum to £32,868 per annum to reflect Term Time plus two weeks only (September 2024).

The start date for this post is October 2024, however, if possible, we hope to recruit to accommodate an earlier start date.

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for permanent staff working for the Foundation Schools and a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For any queries, please telephone Human Resources on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk.

Applications will be reviewed daily, and we invite interested candidates to apply no later than Monday 16th September.

Whitgift School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.