Required to start in November 2026 (negotiable), an experienced and enthusiastic Science Technician who will be responsible for helping with day-to-day running of the school laboratories and two preparation rooms. On a day-to-day basis she/he is accountable to the Senior Science Technician (SST) and forms part of the team supporting the teaching staff.
This is a part-time role working 16 hours per week during the School's published term time (33 weeks); the distribution of these hours will be finalised upon appointment.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have relevant experience in an educational environment; formal qualifications are not essential but would be an advantage. We are looking for a candidate who has good oral and written communications skills, is self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision or as a member of a team as circumstances require.
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St George's operates its own generous salary scheme and the successful candidate will be auto-enrolled into the School's Pension Scheme, if eligible.
Additional Staff benefits include:
- Use of state-of-the-art gym with Technogym equipment at allocated times
- Staff swimming sessions and family swimming sessions in the recently built 25m, 6-lane indoor pool
- Supportive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme
- Ample free onsite parking
- Freshly prepared, nutritious lunches in the Dining Room during term time. Meals and refreshments are free of charge.
- The post holder’s children may, upon passing the entrance assessments, be eligible at the discretion of the Governors for a reduction on the basic tuition fees.
St George’s School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children at the School. A review of open source social media and online content will be conducted after candidates have been shortlisted and you may be asked about this at interview. The appointment will be subject to a successful disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available, if required, from the School Office or via this link. The supplied references will be taken up and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. A medical questionnaire will be required to be completed by the successful candidate.
How to apply:
Letters of application to the Head, Miss Fox, should be no more than two side of A4 and together with the completed application form and confidential coversheet, should be emailed to recruitment@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk
CVs will NOT be accepted without an accompanying application form.
Please complete the relevant application form and confidential application cover sheet found here: https://www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk/our-school/job-opportunities
Deadline: The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 10 October 2025.
Interviews: it is intended that interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 13 October 2025.
The School reserves the right to interview and/or appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
Any queries about this post may be made in the first instance to Mr Jeremy Hoar (Deputy Head Academic) jhoar@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk
Closing date:
10/10/2025
Location:
Ascot, Berkshire
Salary:
In the region of £8,000 - £9,000 subject to experience
St George's School - Ascot
Wells Lane
Sunninghill
Ascot
Berks
SL5 7DZ
England
http://www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk
Wells Lane
Sunninghill
Ascot
Berks
SL5 7DZ
England