Senior Physics Technician

Senior Physics Technician

Term Time Only - Full-Time Hours

Wycombe High School is seeking to appoint a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Senior Physics Technician to support the delivery of outstanding Science education, particularly within Physics. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a busy and successful Science department, involving the preparation of practical lessons, maintenance of laboratories and equipment, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety.

At Wycombe High School, we offer the opportunity to work in a friendly, vibrant and high-achieving school where staff wellbeing and professional support are genuinely valued. Benefits include membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing initiatives, Mental Health First Aiders, free on-site parking, a Cycle Scheme and a range of staff social activities.

Start Date: 4th of January 2027
Salary: Bucks Pay Scale 3, Points 16-20 (£29,114 - £31,230 FTE, pro rata)
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Closing Date: Applications considered as received; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

About the Role:

As Senior Physics Technician, you will be responsible for preparing, setting up and maintaining equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, demonstrations and experiments. You will work closely with teaching staff to support exciting hands-on learning experiences, assist with practical activities where required, maintain laboratories and specialist equipment, and help ensure the highest standards of health and safety are upheld across the department. You will also play an important role in stock control, equipment inventories, housekeeping, and trialling new practical activities and apparatus.

We are looking for a well-organised and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Applicants should be educated to at least A-Level standard (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Physics or another Science discipline. The successful candidate will be confident using ICT, able to manage multiple priorities, and committed to providing outstanding support to both staff and students.

Wycombe High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.