Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)

Girl's Schools Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Wycombe Abbey is seeking a part-time Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) to support the Science Department. The role involves working 27 hours per week during term time, with a focus on maintaining laboratory operations. The successful candidate will join a prestigious school committed to staff development and student welfare.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits

Continuous professional development

Focus on staff wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the efficient and smooth running of the Science Department.
• Work as part of the Science Technician team.

Job description

Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)

Buckinghamshire

Wycombe Abbey

Term Time

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry).

Details

Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) to work as part of the Science Technician team, contributing towards the efficient and smooth running of the Science Department.

Contract: This is a part-time, permanent contract. The first six months will be a probationary period.

Hours of Work: 27 hours per week, working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternate Saturdays during Wycombe Abbey term time, plus two additional weeks during school holidays, with the working pattern to be agreed with the Senior Lab Technician.

Salary: £14,383.16 - £18,698 (£26,350 - £35,650 FTE) per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications: Midday Wednesday 4 June 2025

How to Apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, complete an application form and submit it, along with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan, by selecting “Apply Now”. For questions, contact the HR Team at 01494 895575 or [e-mail].

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.
Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must declare all unspent convictions, conditional cautions, and adult cautions not protected by law.

For more information on filtered convictions, see the Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.

About the School

Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for pupils to learn and staff to work. Joining us means being part of a world-class school with 420 staff and 650 pupils. We encourage curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership, and joy in learning—both for pupils and staff.

We seek individuals who bring new ideas, passion, skills, and enthusiasm to enrich our community and inspire our pupils.

Life at Wycombe Abbey extends beyond the job. We promote staff involvement in school life, offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits, continuous professional development, and a focus on staff wellbeing. All staff, whether teaching or support, are vital to inspiring our pupils to achieve ambitious goals and make a positive difference.

Please watch the video below to learn more about working at Wycombe Abbey.