We are looking for someone with good knowledge of the subject and the ability to form excellent working relationships. A willingness to support and manage own workload is essential. Our technicians play a key role in providing an outstanding education to our pupils.

PHYSICS TECHNICIAN

Post title: Physics Technician

Salary: £12,819-£20,726 (£23,368 -£25,907 FTE) depending on work patten

Hours/weeks: 24 - 35 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks per year)

Start date: ASAP

Location: Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG

OPPORTUNITY Hereford Cathedral School seeks to appoint a Science Technician (Physics). We are looking for a skilled technician to assist the Head of Physics and teachers in the organisation, preparation and maintenance of resources and equipment for the science department. We are looking for someone with good knowledge of the subject and the ability to form excellent working relationships. A willingness to support and manage own workload is essential. Our technicians play a key role in providing an outstanding education to our pupils.

OUR OFFER  A highly talented and supportive staff and governing body  Pension scheme through NEST  Free lunch provided in term time  Employee Assistance Programme  Cycle to Work scheme  Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people  A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings  And finally, the chance to work with outstanding students

REPORTING LINES The post holder reports to the Head of Physics.

ACCOUNTABILITIES  Provides all the required technical support to enable to Physics laboratories to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedure and Health and Safety (H&S) guidelines.  Supervise stock control, the ordering of materials and oversee the department materials budget and petty cash in consultation with Head of Physics.

RESPONSIBILITIES  Putting out equipment for class practical work and demonstrations; cleaning and ` returning it to storage students that supports the subject areas, in line with National Teaching Standards  Working with the department teaching staff to develop new practical work and demonstrations when new coursework of new exam questions are introduced. This task can often involve independent research.  Trialling practical’s to produce reliable and précises data, in readiness for lesson use and for those to be carried out in practical assessments. Supplying trialled results to teaching staff and exam board if necessary  Advising teaching staff during A Level and GCSE practical assessments regarding procedural issues, organisation and layout of equipment for forthcoming practical’s  Organising the efficient and safe storage of apparatus and chemicals including labelling and use of hazard symbols  Maintaining equipment in good working order, either by repairing it or arranging a specialist repair  Ensure the smooth day to day running of computers together with associated electronic physics equipment and audio visual resources  Responsible for the periodic safety checks of equipment in the laboratory  To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the department or wider school  Complying with H&S regulations as advised by professional bodies and by Head of Department  Ordering of routine equipment and supplies, checking deliveries and invoices for payment  Maintaining records and expenditure of departmental budget and for advising the Head of Department if the allocated budget if likely to be overspent  Undertake whole school duties as outlined annually

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/job-vacancies Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 10am on Friday 28 March 2025

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks.

Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website. Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline