Senior Chemistry Technician

TES FE News; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cheltenham is looking for a part-time Senior Chemistry Technician. The role involves coordinating experimental resources and supporting the chemistry curriculum. Ideal candidates will have previous laboratory experience and suitable qualifications in Chemistry. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Support for continuing professional development

Subsidised membership of Health and Fitness Centre

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a scientific laboratory.
• Possess a suitable qualification in Chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the use of experimental resources and facilities.
• Provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the chemistry curriculum.

Skills

Experience in a scientific laboratory

Ability to co-ordinate experimental resources

Effective communication skills

Education

Suitable qualification in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

Part time (32 hours per week) opportunity available, term-time plus (working 37 weeks per year) plus the occasional Saturday morning and evening for which TOIL will apply.

Salary: Actual salary of £19,422 pa plus holiday pay of £3,020 pa based on 15.55% of the annual salary. (FTE salary of £30,954 pa).

We have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and experienced Senior Chemistry Technician to join our science department. Candidates must have previous experience of working within a scientific laboratory and possess a suitable qualification.

In this key role you will help to co-ordinate the use of experimental resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the chemistry curriculum.

The team is both friendly and professional and all share a deep commitment to supporting excellent teaching and learning. The department is thriving and extremely well resourced.

In return we can offer an interesting and varied job opportunity with support for continuing professional development, a fantastic working environment and subsidised membership of our Health and Fitness Centre.

College itself combines a rich heritage with an exciting future. Approximately 840 pupils from 40 countries across the world benefit from the knowledge and expertise gained over the last 170 years. Driven by innovation and challenge, we prepare our pupils to achieve their full potential in a complex and changing world.

To find out more, please visit https://www.cheltladiescollege.org/jobs/current-vacancies/

Closing date: 12.30pm, Monday 13 October 2025.

Interviews will be held Monday 20 October 2025.

Applications will be considered as they are received and college reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process and therefore early applications are encouraged.

Cheltenham Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.