Physics Technician

Emanuel School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physics Technician to play a key role in the delivery of Physics lessons. The successful candidate will work with the technician team to ensure that all Physics lessons are set up in line with teacher requirements, support all science practical work, and ensure that apparatus and stock are maintained efficiently. What we are looking for The right person for this role will have an excellent grounding in practical physical sciences. They will demonstrate competence in setting up and managing experiments, including work with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, optical benches, and other standard A-level apparatus. They must take responsibility for health and safety in their environment, including understanding COSHH procedures and equipment safety protocols. Experience of working in a laboratory environment is essential. We are looking for someone with meticulous attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You should have strong problem-solving skills, clear communication with staff and pupils, and be comfortable with the physical demands of the role including manual handling and moving equipment around the school. 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’ profess