Lab Technician - Chemistry - Term Time Only + 1 SDD

Barton Court Academy Trust; Town of Barton (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Court Grammar School in Canterbury is seeking an enthusiastic Lab Technician (Chemistry) to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning through technical assistance. This is a permanent post with a start around early October 2026.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff and students, demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills to sustain effective laboratory operations within the Science Department.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities
• Initiative to support teaching and learning

Responsibilities

• Directly supports the subject teaching team in Chemistry
• Assists with the smooth running of the Science Department
• Supports staff and students to deliver high-quality teaching and learning

Job description

THE TRUST

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017. It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020 and November 2024; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows will have students in Y7 to Y11 from September 2026, rated as “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2025. It is planned for Sandwich Technology School to join our Trust from 1 November 2026.

OUR SCHOOL

Barton Court Grammar School (BCGS) is a state, selective, co-educational school with a strong reputation for its high academic standards and its caring and supportive ethos. In February 2020 Ofsted judged the school to be ‘good’ and it possessed many ‘outstanding’ features, this was confirmed again in our recent inspection in November 2024. The School is an accredited ‘Advanced Thinking School’ and is also the lead school of Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT). The School is currently working towards re-accreditation with The University of Exeter for 2027.

Students perform very highly in both Year 11 at GCSE and in Year 13 at Advanced Level or BTEC. Students are prepared very well for their next stage of education and in 2025 and 2026 45% of our Year 13 students, who progressed to university, went to a Russell Group establishment.

The School is committed to excellence in professional development and an extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons throughout the year and other benefits offered by BCAT and Kent Rewards.

THE POST

Required for 5 October 2026, the Trustees are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and efficient Lab Technician (Chemistry) to support the School in the delivery of high quality teaching and learning through technical support. This is a permanent position.

The successful candidate should be able to show good communication, organisation skills and initiative to support staff deliver teaching and learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitable candidate to work with colleagues to support the staff and students at Barton Court Grammar School. The Lab Technician for Chemistry directly supports the subject teaching team, and will also support the smooth running of the Science Department as required.

Deadline: Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 9am.

Barton Court 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. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.

A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.