Head Technician (Biology)

Job Description:

To start in September 2025, Oundle School is seeking an experienced Head Technician (Biology) that will be responsible for the daily operations of the Prep Room which is the ‘hub’ of the science department, which plays an essential part in the teaching of science.

The Role
The Head Technician is responsible for the daily operations of the Prep Room, ensuring a cohesive and safe working environment is maintained for technicians, teaching staff and visitors alike. The Prep Room is the ‘hub’ of each of the science departments playing an essential part in the support of the teaching of each science. Working closely with the relevant Head of Department, the Lead Technician will lead in the preparation of resources and equipment that will be used when the school is in session. They will ensure that the Prep Room and teaching laboratories are resourced, organised and developed to meet the performance standards required by each department as well as to be responsible for the oversight and management of stock taking and associated record keeping, including maintenance of suitable stock levels and an up to date inventory of all equipment.

Due to the nature of the teaching structure at Oundle, this is a full-time role that requires an deep understanding of the functioning of a prep room within a science department. However, we encourage applications from individuals who, beyond the specified duties and responsibilities, possess skills or wider interests they wish to contribute to support or enhance the wider life of the School.

Working within the STEM team, the role holder will report to the Head of Department (Line Manager) of the relevant science.

Hours: You will be expected to work the hours required to complete the job effectively; on average this will be 40 hours per week.

The normal working week is Monday to Saturday. .

Weeks: 36.4 working weeks per annum, which includes 3.4 working weeks outside of the School’s academic year. Your holiday entitlement is added to your contractual working
weeks, meaning you are paid for 40.77 weeks per year.

Salary £28,960 pro rata, FTE £36,920.

The School
Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent.

A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

Living in Oundle
We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl Theatre.

To apply
Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found at the “Job Description” link, below. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date.

Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: Tuesday 30th April 2025, 9am
Interview date: Thursday 8th May 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

HR Department, Oundle School, The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE

Email c/o: [email protected] or Tel: 01832 277193

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department

Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment Agencies

The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department
Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment Agencies
The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.

How to Apply: Please apply via the website