Science Technician (Maternity Cover) in Worcester

RGS Worcester seeks to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated, and dedicated Science Technician to join our Science department on a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity, especially for a Science graduate, to join a busy, thriving Science Faculty.

You will be working as part of a team of three technicians who support practical work across Key Stages 3–5 in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. The laboratories at RGS Worcester are extremely well-resourced, and practical work is at the heart of our curriculum. Every day will be different, but there will also be an element of routine.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and organising practical resources and equipment to support the teachers in the Science Faculty. They will need a sound understanding of health and safety procedures. They will be expected to work collaboratively and positively with the two other Science Technicians, as well as teaching staff across the Faculty.

Early application is encouraged. Details of interview will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates in due course. All candidates are required to apply via the eTeach online application form (no CVs will be accepted). Please see the attached Information Pack for further details.

The RGS Worcester Family of Schools is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with diverse staff. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and talent that our staff invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and The RGS Worcester Family's achievements as well.

In recruiting for staff, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your languages spoken, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and beliefs. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support you in completing an application.

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check. The Governors of RGS Worcester are 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 and Barring Service.

RGS - Worcester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.