Physics Technician

We are looking to appoint a Physics Technician to contribute towards the efficient and smooth running of the Physics Department.

Reports to: Head of Physics and works closely with the Senior Lab Technician. All staff are ultimately responsible to the Headmistress.

Contract: This is a part-time, permanent contract. The first three months will be a probationary period.

Hours of Work: 34 hours per week during Wycombe Abbey Term Time, plus two weeks per annum during school holidays. The working pattern will be agreed with the Senior Lab Technician. Hours include a 1-hour unpaid break for lunch during each shift.

Salary: £18,181.50 - £23,263.35 per annum (based on an FTE of £26,350 - £33,715), depending on experience.

As Physics Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of practical Physics lessons and ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the Department. Responsibilities include organising the delivery of equipment and materials for lessons, setting up apparatus, preparing chemicals and resources, maintaining equipment, overseeing stock control and supporting practical examinations.

You will be responsible for clearing away, cleaning and storing equipment after use, carrying out minor repairs, maintaining laboratories to a high standard, trialling new experiments, preparing apparatus for science clubs and open events, and supporting the Department's compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

The successful candidate will be educated to the equivalent of two Science A Levels, ideally including Physics, and have basic computer skills. They will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The ability to communicate effectively, build positive working relationships and adapt to changing priorities is essential.

Wycombe Abbey is a world class full-boarding school for girls, located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11-18.

We have been at the forefront of girls' boarding education for over 125 years. Superb academic outcomes are the School's hallmark and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities across the globe. Known for its world-class education, Wycombe Abbey encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils.

The School benefits from easy access to London (24 minutes to Marylebone), the Chiltern Hills and attractive towns such as Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and Beaconsfield. Heathrow is also just 20 miles away plus good transport links to other London airports.

Benefits of working at Wycombe Abbey include:

• Enrolment in the School's generous pension scheme
• Fee remission at Wycombe Abbey and selected prep schools
• Generous CPD training and development scheme
• Free parking
• Free meals
• Free use of the Sports Centre
• Provision of a laptop during tenure at the School
• Free eye tests
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

Applicants should complete the TES application form and submit this with a covering letter addressed to the Headmistress, Mrs Jo Duncan. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on View phone number on tes.com or View email address on tes.com .

Closing date for applications: 8 October 2026
Interview date: 15 October 2026

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey 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 applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions, and any spent convictions or adult cautions that are not protected, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.

Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.