Laboratory Technician

King's House School; London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier school in Richmond is seeking a motivated Science Technician to support the teaching of science up to year 6. The role involves preparing equipment, managing resources, and ensuring high health and safety standards. Candidates with laboratory experience in schools are preferred. The position is part-time, with a competitive salary ranging from £11,394 to £28,485 per annum, plus benefits including free lunches and pension contributions.

Benefits

Free school lunches during term time

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to prepare and maintain equipment for science lessons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment for practical science lessons.
• Manage resources for science teaching across the school.
• Uphold high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Experience as a science technician

Background in laboratory work

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our team at Kings House School, Richmond. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the teaching of science across the school, up to year 6. Working closely with our science staff, the technician will ensure that practical lessons run smoothly by preparing and maintaining equipment, managing resources, and upholding the highest standards of health and safety. This position would ideally suit an experienced technician with a background in laboratory work, preferably within a school environment. However, training may be offered to the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment for practical science lessons.
• Manage resources for science teaching across the school (up to year 6).
• Uphold high standards of health and safety in the science environment.
• Work closely with science staff to ensure lessons run smoothly.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience as a science technician with a background in laboratory work, preferably within a school environment.
• Training may be offered to the right candidate.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £11,394 to £28,485 per annum (depending on hours per week).
• Reporting to: Head of Science.
• Free school lunches during term time.
• Contract type: Part-time, permanent, term-time only. The role has potential to be full-time. The minimum hours per week will be 15 and this will be spread over five days.
• Pension: generous contributions to our Defined Contribution Scheme.

How to Apply

How to apply: please complete the application form on our website: https://kingshouseschool.org/application-form/ Closing date: 24 September 2025. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct

King’s House School 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 the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school's Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.