Laboratory Technician - Physics - Part-time

Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-4043-133S
• Posted:24/11/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme KSC £25,252 to £26,262
• Start Date:5 January 2026
• App Close Date:08/12/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:10 December 2025

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Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School

Southfield Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN4 9UJ

Tel. (01892) 520902

E-mail: admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk

Roll: No. 1121

289 in Sixth Form

Required to start in January 2025, a physics laboratory technician to work as part of a team of technicians in the active Science Departments of this very successful school.  Knowledge of science would be an advantage.  The post comprises 35 hours per week, over five days, term time only, plus INSET, (39 weeks per year). 

Salary will be Kent Scheme C: £25,252 - £26,262

FTE 0.8244

Pro rata salary £20,818 - £21,650

For details and an application form, please see the school website Staff vacancies - Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School or contact Mrs Clarke by e-mail (admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk) . Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 8 December.

TWGGS is a diverse and inclusive school and we aim to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who add value to our pupils and who share our vision and ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). TWGGS is an equal opportunities employer and an Ofsted Outstanding school (September 2023). 

Information about the school

TWGGS is a forward-looking school embracing traditional values. We aim to provide pupils with a full and balanced education for life within a caring environment. Our consistent and outstanding academic record demonstrates this but, more importantly, reflects the commitment and qualification of our teachers supported by the hard work and determination of our pupils. “The school has exceptionally high expectations of all pupils, which they consistently meet. Across the curriculum, pupils keenly engage in challenging subject content. Staff foster a love of each subject so that all pupils thrive in their phase and are well prepared for their next stages of learning. As a result, pupils enjoy school. They excel academically and flourish as well-rounded individuals.” Ofsted, September 2023 Working together towards high standards is part of the school ethos which encourages every pupil to achieve their full potential in public examinations, sports and artistic, cultural and community pursuits. The special, successful community in which these activities take place allows pupils to feel supported, happy and safe, and it is one which we feel very privileged to be a part of. We look forward to welcoming you to TWGGS.”

TWGGS is a diverse and inclusive school and we aim to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who add value to our pupils and who share our vision and ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• At least one member of each interview panel will have completed Safer Recruitment Training and understanding of child safeguarding will be asked at every interview.

• References will be taken up at the selection stage and an enhanced DBS is required for all applicants.

• We will also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates related to suitability to work with children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs M Clarke
• Address:Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UJ
• Telephone: 01892 520902
• Email: michelle.clarke@twggs.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Brochure including job description