Physics Technician

The role

Emanuel School is seeking an experienced Physics Technician to support the delivery of outstanding Physics teaching and practical work within our Science Department.

Working as part of a team of Science Technicians, you will play an important role in ensuring Physics lessons run smoothly by preparing equipment and materials, supporting practical activities, maintaining laboratory resources and helping to create a safe and effective learning environment for students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and supplying apparatus, materials and consumables for lessons

• Maintaining equipment in good working order

• Ensuring the smooth running of workshops, laboratory activities and open days

• Managing stock and storage areas, and ensuring laboratories are organised and well maintained

This is a term-time-only role working 38 weeks per year, offering an excellent opportunity to enjoy a strong work-life balance within a school environment.

You will have an A Level in Physics (or equivalent) and previous experience of working in a laboratory environment. You will be well-organised and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to your work.

Whether you are an experienced Physics Technician, Science Technician, or have relevant laboratory experience and are looking to support science education at one of London’s leading independent schools, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Working at Emanuel

There is always a buzz at Emanuel. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school. With a weekly staff briefing, half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, all of us are engaged in a lively ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims and aspirations.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining us should expect to do the same and share our commitment to the highest standards. At the same time our ethos remains unpretentious, kindly and practical, and there’s a strong sense of community and friendship at the school.

We aim to look after our staff well: we have an appraisal scheme with a focus on employees’ professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer salary sacrifice childcare vouchers through TEDS Premier, we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. Financially, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd June 2026.

Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We may close the vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if the right candidate is found.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Prior to applying, candidates should read our  Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy our  Recruitment Policy and our  Recruitment Privacy Notice.