Chemistry Technician - The Royal Grammar School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
This particular Science Technician role presents an excellent opportunity. It's ideal for someone looking to return to work on a restricted hours basis or simply seeking a rewarding part-time position. You'll be joining our dedicated science department, working closely within the Chemistry team, and alongside two experienced Senior Chemistry Technicians who operate on a job-share basis, providing you with support.
Term time only
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: SP11-15 - £25,625 - £27,770 full time equivalent 9 hours per week £5,355.63 - £5,803.93 actual
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 9 hours per week - over two days
Closing date: 15/09/2025 08:00
Interviews to be held: asap
About us
RGS is an exceptional place. We have a vision to be seen as world class in offering those most naturally able the best that a state funded school can offer. We have a proud tradition, dating back to the 13th Century of educating young men, and we are excited about becoming co-educational in the Sixth Form from September 2025.
You will very much enjoy working with the students here who are courteous, committed, caring and entertaining.
Support staff at RGS provide a vital role in ensuring that the School not only runs smoothly but continues to develop. Whether joining one of the administration teams, being a technician, a support assistant, gap student, and working on the finances or around the extensive school estate, RGS welcomes colleagues from all backgrounds to bring an added dimension to our staff body. A range of roles exists from part time, term time only to full time and support staff have excellent opportunities to contribute towards school life. Although we do not ask our support staff to undertake teaching roles, we warmly encourage participation in school trips and co-curricular activities.
Salary, benefits and wellbeing at RGS
Support staff are paid on the RGS scales, which are closely related to the locally negotiated Buckinghamshire Council pay range. For the benefit of support staff, the School participates in the Local Government Pension Scheme. We are a mutually supportive team and endeavour to ensure that all staff have a healthy work / life balance.
We offer
Excellent pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free membership of the School’s Fitness Suite
Free use of the swimming pool
Tax efficient purchases of gadgets through the tech scheme
Staff common room with free tea & coffee
On site hot and cold food
Social functions/concerts/plays etc
Car parking onsite
Accommodation (limited)
Long service awards
Wellbeing
Staff football
Staff Yoga
Staff badminton
Staff tennis
Staff touch rugby
Christmas party
Secret Santa
Secret buddy
Wellbeing group meetings
Common Room cake day
Wellbeing week
End of term get-togethers
Staff birthday cake breaks
Website: www.rgshw.com
About the role
As Technician (in consultation with the Subject Leader) will:
manage the practical needs of the Junior Chemistry department;
manage Junior Chemistry department equipment;
manage the Junior Chemistry booking system for equipment;
provide appropriate Junior Chemistry equipment for practicals;
set up equipment for Junior Chemistry practicals as requested;
assist teachers with Junior Chemistry practicals as requested;
keep Junior Chemistry equipment to the required standard, including repairs/replacements;
keep lab G3 in a state appropriate for teaching;
maintain an accurate inventory of equipment in Junior Chemistry;
keep abreast of current best practice and Health & Safety issues as guided by the Senior Chemistry technicians; and
liaise with and support Senior Chemistry technicians which includes opportunities to work in other year groups.
About you
While a science or chemistry background, such as an A-Level in Chemistry, would be helpful, it's not essential. What's most important is that you are organised, efficient, and able to follow written methods. If you possess these qualities, you'll find this role accessible and immensely rewarding, allowing you to contribute directly to the exciting world of practical science education at RGS. This position offers a fantastic entry point into technician work, enabling you to play a vital part in inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 524955
Email: [email protected]
All staff, visitors and volunteers understand safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility and that they must be diligent to help secure children’s safety and wellbeing.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 174 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
