Chemistry Technician

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chemistry Technician to join their vibrant Science Department. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential technical support during Chemistry lessons, ensuring safe and effective experiments. You'll be responsible for preparing materials, assisting students and teachers, and maintaining health and safety protocols. With a commitment to education and a supportive environment, this position promises a rewarding experience for those eager to inspire young minds in their scientific journey. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Interest free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Science and laboratory experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support safe delivery of experiments and practical activities.
• Maintain inventory and oversee purchase of equipment.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Knowledge of Science

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

GCSE Science (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

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Employer South Hampstead High School - GDST Location London, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time, Term Time Salary £30,000 - £33,500 per annum FTE, pro-rata

Posted 25th April 2025 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 9th May 2025 09:00 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1479338 Job Reference CT

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Chemistry Technician

Hours: Full time, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,000 - £33,500 per annum FTE, pro-rata (Actual salary: £24,807 - £27,701)

Required: As soon as possible

If you offer some laboratory experience and knowledge of Science, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role providing technical support in a lively and enthusiastic Science Department at an award-winning school.

As a Chemistry Technician, you will play an important role supporting the safe delivery of experiments and practical activities within Chemistry lessons. This will involve preparing and clearing away equipment and materials and assisting pupils and teachers with the safe use of equipment.

You will need to keep up to date with health and safety protocols in the department, as well as maintain the department inventory, undertake stock control and oversee the purchase of equipment and materials for lessons.

You will also be expected to share your interest and passion for Science with students through the department’s co-curricular clubs.

About You

Good, basic knowledge of Science is essential, as is some laboratory experience.

You will need to be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, demonstrate practical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

You will have a passion for education and Science and be committed to supporting young people in their studies and their personal development.

A Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE Science (or equivalent qualification) is essential.

About The School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Pupils are intelligent and inquisitive, energetic and engaging. We offer competitive salaries, generous employee benefits and a warm, supportive environment, with a strong emphasis on Continuous Professional Development.

Benefits

The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  
  

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date is Friday 9th May 2025 at 9am.

The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted.

We recommend that applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Attachments

Chemistry Technician - Candidate Information Pack (April 25)

Safeguarding Statement

South Hampstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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