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The Science Department at Haberdashers' Boys Schools is a thriving and successful faculty, committed to delivering outstanding practical science education. We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and proactive General Laboratory Technician to join our dedicated team and support the delivery of high-quality practical lessons across the sciences, with a particular focus on Chemistry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background and strong practical laboratory skills who enjoys working in a busy educational environment and contributing to students' learning experiences.

Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Term-time plus 15 days working pattern (including INSET days).

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Chemistry, you will play a key role in preparing practical lessons and maintaining laboratory facilities to ensure the smooth running of the Science Department.

Working closely with teaching staff and fellow technicians, you will prepare apparatus and materials for practical lessons up to A Level, support departmental activities and ensure laboratories operate safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to work independently and as part of a team, and committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus, equipment and materials for Chemistry practical lessons up to A Level.
• Support practical lessons in Biology and Physics as required.
• Assist with the development and trialling of new practical activities and assessments.
• Ensure all preparation work complies with departmental procedures and CLEAPSS health and safety guidance.
• Maintain laboratories and preparation rooms to a high standard.
• Check laboratories at the end of the school day to ensure equipment is stored safely and gas supplies are switched off.
• Support science outreach activities and departmental events.
• Assist with the preparation of laboratories and displays for Open Days.
• Liaise with teaching staff and technicians across the Science Department to support the delivery of practical science.
• Provide support for educational visits and trips where appropriate.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A scientific background, ideally with practical experience in Chemistry.
• Strong practical laboratory skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the School.
• A proactive approach and the ability to use initiative.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a positive attitude.
• A willingness to undertake further training, including Health & Safety and First Aid training.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon with generous employer contributions.
• Additional life assurance cover.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice.
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities, including First Aid training.
• Free lunch and refreshments.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to travel on the schools' extensive coach network.
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities, including the gym, swimming pool and fitness classes.
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions and health checks.
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice.
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice and wellbeing resources.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives, including Octopus Electric Vehicles.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview suitable candidates before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.