Physics Technician

Required September 2025

Bedford Modern School (BMS) is a thriving HMC independent co-educational day school for students aged 7-18. Our community is a friendly, happy and supportive one and all of the 350 staff members, spanning both teaching and non-teaching roles, help to make BMS a very special place to work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Physics Technician to join our thriving Science Department at Bedford Modern School. As an integral member of the team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of practical science lessons, contributing to the success of our curriculum delivery, and helping maintain the department’s resources.

Your main responsibility will be to provide technical support for our practical sessions, manage equipment and resources, and ensure that the laboratories are safe, well-stocked, and fully operational. This role is perfect for someone with a strong eye for detail and a passion for supporting educational environments.

We encourage applications from all communities as we want to have a workforce that reflects the social, cultural and ethnic diversity of our students.

Closing Date: Thursday 03 July 2025

Interview Date: The week commencing 07 July 2025

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

Should you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Daniel Honnor, Head of Science for an informal conversation DHonnor@bedmod.co.uk.

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service. Please see the guide in the company news area.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect 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 (DBS). We may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview. The Harpur Trust 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, references and other relevant checks.