Lab Technician for Chemistry

Barton Court Grammar School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Court Grammar School is seeking a Lab Technician (Chemistry) to support high quality teaching and learning through technical assistance in the chemistry lab. This is a permanent post (term time only with 1 SDD) based in Canterbury.

The successful candidate should have strong communication and organisational skills, plus initiative to assist staff and students. The role directly supports the subject teaching team and department operations.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and efficient Lab Technician (Chemistry).
• Good communication and organisational skills; shows initiative to support teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support staff to deliver teaching and learning in the Science Department.
• Assist in the smooth running of the Science Department and chemistry lab.

Job description

Lab Technician - Chemistry - Term Time Only + 1 SDD

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Canterbury, CT1 1PH

Job type: Permanent

Summary

Required for 5 October 2026, the Trustees are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and efficient Lab Technician (Chemistry) to support the School in the delivery of high quality teaching and learning through technical support. This is a permanent position.

The successful candidate should be able to show good communication, organisation skills and initiative to support staff deliver teaching and learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitable candidate to work with colleagues to support the staff and students at Barton Court Grammar School. The Lab Technician for Chemistry directly supports the subject teaching team, and will also support the smooth running of the Science Department as required.

What the school offers its staff

The School is committed to excellence in professional development and an extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons throughout the year and other benefits offered by BCAT and Kent Rewards.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Court Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.