Science Technician Chemistry

Kingston Grammar School; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kingston Grammar School as a Science Technician in Chemistry. You'll support the Chemistry department by preparing materials, managing the prep room, and ensuring Health and Safety compliance. This exciting role offers the chance to be part of a growing Science team in a committed school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a science-related field is preferred.
• Ability to prepare practical materials.
• Understanding of Health and Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Chemistry department and assist in Biology or Physics as needed.
• Prepare materials for teaching and manage the Chemistry Prep room.
• Undertake risk assessments and manage Health and Safety.

Skills

Technical support

Risk assessments

Health and Safety

Education

Scientific qualifications

Job description

Employer Kingston Grammar School Location Kingston upon Thames, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Contract Length Permanent Salary KGS Support Staff

Posted 9th June 2025 Start Date 1st September 2025 Expires 23rd June 2025 09:00 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 1st September 2025 Job ID 1491819 Suitable for Other Graduates; Apprentices

Start Date 1st September 2025

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Suitable for: Other Graduates; Apprentices
• Job ID: 1491819
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We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician in Chemistry to join our successful and friendly team of technicians in September 2025. The Science Department is split by subject, Chemistry, Physics and Biology, each with its own Head of Department and teaching staff. A team of technicians support the teaching staff providing technical support to each of the departments, as well as assisting each other across within the whole science faculty.

This role will provide support primarily to the Chemistry department but there may be the requirement to cover in Biology or Physics as part of the wider team of technicians. The Science Technician Chemistry takes instruction from the Senior Technician in the Chemistry department for all day-to-day matters and reports to the Team Leader Technician. The successful candidate will assist with preparation of all materials used for teaching as well as the day-to-day running of the Chemistry Prep room. This includes the preparation of practical’s, undertaking risk assessments and associated Health and Safety issues throughout the department.

This is an exciting time to join the Science Department as the school is expanding and Science is at the forefront of this.

The salary is based on the KGS Support Staff scales and will be dependent upon experience and scientific qualifications.

This is a full time permanent position. The hours are 40 per week from 8.30am - 4.30pm, working 36 weeks of the year including term time.

The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday, 23rd June 2025. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy and appoint at anytime, therefore early applications are encouraged.

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Science Technician Chemistry - June 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Kingston 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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