Senior Lab Technician

HARRIS HILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in London is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to join their vibrant team from September 2025. The role focuses on providing essential support to the Science Department and enhancing students' learning through practical work. Candidates with a degree in Science and experience in laboratory environments are encouraged to apply, along with those who can convey enthusiasm and motivational skills to students.

Benefits

Cutting edge facilities and equipment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Science Department.
• Prepare materials and apparatus for practical work.
• Conduct health & safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Science or equivalent

Job description

A leading independent school in London requires a Senior Lab Technician from September 2025; however, a later start could also be considered. This is a permanent position which would entail providing technical support to the Science Department, namely; contributing to students' learning experiences by assisting with the preparation of materials and apparatus for practical work, conducting health & safety procedures, and providing support for co-curricular and whole-school events.

Essential: A degree in Science or equivalent, good written and verbal communication skills, and experience in a laboratory environment.

Desired: Experience working in a school environment and working in more than one Science discipline would be a bonus;however, this is certainly not essential.

Cutting edge facilities and equipment are on offer at the school with a strong commitment to continued, top professional development for staff.

The successful candidate will be able to convey his/her own enthusiasm, commitment to students of all ages, and to encourage self-motivation, a genuine love of learning and enquiry to the students in the department. The school places an equal focus on academic excellence and an outstanding pastoral care programme.

If you are passionate about Science, please forward your CV asap by clicking the "Apply" button.

Harris Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all partners to share this commitment.