Job Introduction
About Brockwood Park School
Brockwood Park School is a small, independent international boarding school located in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, with around 60 to 70 students aged 14 to 18 from all over the world. Brockwood Park is run by the registered charity, the Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, together with Inwoods Small School, a Study Centre, and the Foundation.
Role Details
We are looking for a skilled science technician, with a passion for science, who can manage our science labs. Our classes are collaborative, with small group sizes of 5 to 15 students, and free from the pressures of examinations, comparison, and competition. Students are encouraged to take genuine responsibility and agency in their learning, helping to create a supportive and engaging educational environment.
- Hours: 3-4 hours per week, flexible schedule (either in one day or spread over multiple days, as suits the candidate)
- Rate: £26/hour
- Location: Our science labs are uniquely situated in a stunning Victorian water tower, offering splendid views over our vegetable garden and the South Downs National Park.
What we are looking for
- Proven experience as a science technician, with a strong background in chemistry.
- A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to supporting our science educators.
- The successful candidate will be happy to manage our 3 small science labs and the chemical stores they contain, preparing equipment for classes and supporting with packing down classes and the safe disposal of reagents.
This is a rare opportunity to work in an inspiring setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and a welcoming school community. Your role will be integral to supporting the teacher and students at this unique and uplifting school.
Applicants must be able to work full time legally: having settled / pre-settled status. Please contact 01962 771744 for more details and informal discussion.
Brockwood Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and online searches. There will be statutory safeguarding training. The job holder will be expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of students and persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and will adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report any concerns to their manager or the management team.
Application
Suitability for the post will be assessed through a cover letter, CV, a two-stage interview process, supporting evidence (e.g. certificates), and references. Copies of ID documents and qualification certificates will be taken when invited for an interview and will only be kept on file if your application is successful. If you are unsuccessful, all copied documents will be securely and confidentially destroyed.
Please send your application to recruitment@brockwood.org.uk.
