Chemistry Technician

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Chemistry Technician to join a high-performing Science Department in Rickmansworth. This full-time position involves supporting practical lessons, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates hold relevant science qualifications and experience in laboratory settings. The role is permanent and offers a salary between £23,227.61 and £24,314.50 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or technician setting (school or industry).
• Science qualification(s), ideally chemistry-related.
• Knowledge of safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Support practical science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, 5.
• Prepare materials and maintain equipment.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Experience in a laboratory or technician setting

Knowledge of safe handling

Health and safety procedures

Education

Science qualification(s) ideally chemistry-related

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Chemistry Technician to join a high-performing Science Department at a secondary school in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about chemistry and laboratory support to contribute to an outstanding learning environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting practical science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, 5, preparing materials, maintaining equipment and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld. You will be joining a collaborative and experienced Science Department with excellent resources, strong academic results and a strong culture of teamwork.

The school prides itself on its exceptional science provision, offering engaging practical lessons, STEM opportunities, study clubs and a popular GCSE and A‑Level science pathway. You will also work closely with a team of three technicians who provide vital support to teachers and students.

Contract details

• Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
• Position: Chemistry Technician
• Type of work: Science Technician (Chemistry focus)
• Contract start date: ASAP
• Duration: Permanent
• Contract type: Term time plus 5 INSET/Additional Days
• Full time: 37 hours per week
• Salary: £23,227.61 to £24,314.50 per year (incl. fringe)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Experience, training and qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or technician setting (school or industry)
• Science qualification(s), ideally chemistry-related
• Knowledge of safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a lab environment
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training (issued within the last year)

Eligibility

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS certificate registered on the update service, or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years

To be considered for this role, apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to complete all necessary safeguarding and vetting checks. Any adult working with children or vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding the welfare of those individuals.