Science Technician (Biology)

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Term Time + 2 Weeks

Required September 2026

Are you passionate about science and looking for a hands-on role in a bustling educational environment? Our Science Department is seeking a proactive and dedicated Biology Technician to join our team.

As a Biology Technician, you will play a vital role in the delivery of the science curriculum across the Lower School, AQA GCSE, and A level. You will be joining a thriving department comprising 10 modern laboratories, supported by 10 specialist teaching staff and 2 other full-time technicians. While this role is based primarily in Biology, we pride ourselves on a collaborative ‘One Science’ approach. You’ll have the opportunity to assist across Chemistry and Physics, ensuring a flexible and high quality service for our students. 

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or transition into a career in science technical support.

RMS is a leading independent girls’ day/boarding School with circa 900 pupils aged 2 to 18 and over 250 teaching and support staff.  We are situated on a beautiful 300-acre parkland estate near Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire. 

RMS is a distinctive and thriving school, values-led at heart and attaining exceptional outcomes through living our Mission that “Every pupil thrives and is prepared to shape their future”.  Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website www.rmsforgirls.com for more information.

Further information about the role can be found in the job description. 

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website https://www.rmsforgirls.com/about-us/working-at-rms/ and social media accounts for more information about our thriving school, with its inclusive community spirit that encourages both girls and staff to share a commitment to continued personal, professional and academic development.

To make an application:

• Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application (to the right on desktop, below on mobile). 

• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note CVs are not accepted. 

• The vacancy closes on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 9.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

• Interviews are due to take place as soon as possible. 

• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact HR at hradmin@rmsforgirls.com or telephone the School on 01923 725762. 

The Royal Masonic School is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion in every aspect of school life for both pupils and staff in order to enable every individual to thrive. Our school community is built around our core values of inclusivity, courage, ambition, kindness, perseverance and integrity. Through the promotion of these values, we aim to ensure that every individual at RMS is celebrated and empowered to develop both personally and professionally. We encourage applications from everyone who shares these values and will embrace them at all times. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Royal Masonic School for Girls is a Private Limited Company, Registered No 1339867 England, Registered Charity No 276784