Chemistry Technician

Gordons; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent boarding school in Woking is seeking a Science Technician to support the Science Department, particularly in Chemistry. This role includes preparing and setting up practical lessons, requiring previous laboratory technician experience preferably in an educational setting. Working hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility and consideration for part-time arrangements. The school is recognized for its academic excellence and supportive environment, aiming to nurture each student individually.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory technician experience, ideally within an educational environment.
• Specialism in Chemistry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the Science Department with a focus on Chemistry.
• Prepare and setup practical lessons.

Skills

Previous laboratory technician experience

Specialism in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Science Department at Gordon’s School, one of the most successful boarding schools in England. We are seeking a Science Technician to join our team, providing support across the department—particularly within Chemistry—including the preparation and setup of practical lessons. Previous laboratory technician experience, ideally within an educational environment and with a specialism in Chemistry, is essential.

The working hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, during term time plus an additional five days. There is some flexibility with hours, and part‑time arrangements may be considered.

Please refer to the attached document for the full job description and person specification.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the Science Department, with a focus on Chemistry, including the preparation and setup of practical lessons.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Previous laboratory technician experience, ideally within an educational environment and with a specialism in Chemistry, is essential.

Administrative details

• Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026
• Part‑time arrangements may be considered; hours may be flexible.

About Us

Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2025, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 91%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 87%, with 70% of the grades A*-B. These results rank Gordon's amongst the top non-selective schools in England for progress and attainment.

Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well-known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

Safeguarding — Gordon’s School is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment – applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.