Science Laboratory Technician at Grey Court School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/GCS/43698

Location

Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7HN

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,387.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 29th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01/09/26

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Science Laboratory Technician

September 2026 start

Full-time 36 hours per week - 39 weeks (Term time) but can be flexible

No holiday may be taken during term time

NJC Grade 4 Point 8 (Pro Rata 26,387)

Recent Science graduates are welcome to apply

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this job.

All candidates must be present in the UK and be available to come in for a face to face interview.

Grey Court is a vibrant, successful and well-established school situated on an impressive site close to the River Thames and Richmond Park. Rated as outstanding in all areas in March 2013, January 2018 and again in February 2024, we continue with our ambitious vision for both staff and students. Come and join us!

About the role

We are looking to appoint a lab technician to help with the smooth running of a very successful science department and a growing team of technicians. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team. Candidates should have an enthusiastic attitude and a natural ability to use their initiative whilst being committed to the Every Child, Every Day academy trust. This role would be suited to recent science graduates as well as those with technician experience or those with fantastic organisational and generic practical skills. If you want to join our vibrant team and have a willingness to contribute to the success of our young people, we look forward to hearing from you. Recent science graduates are welcome to apply.

About you

You will have a drive to ensure that all students, at all academic levels, receive an outstanding experience in their lessons. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high standards of classroom practice alongside a genuine regard for inspiring progress and quality of education of all our young people.

About us

Grey Court is committed to recruiting the very best teachers and support staff to benefit student experience in the classroom. We are an Ofsted rated outstanding school offering a comprehensive range of GCSEs, A levels and BTEC level 3 diplomas. We serve a diverse community and ensure we bring out the best in each student, be that through following vocational or academic pathways.

Grey Court is part of the Every Child, Every Day multi academy trust which is made up of five local secondary schools. We are based in the London borough of Richmond, with good public transport links and close to the river Thames and Richmond Park.

Grey Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 29th June 2026 12 PM

Interview date: TBC

For more information about Grey Court School please visit our website.

For an informal discussion please contact Ms Amy Moran (Head of Faculty) via email: amoran@greycourt.org.uk

Job applications may only be submitted via the TES website.

We do not accept CVs or other unsolicited documents emailed to us.

We do not work with headhunters or recruitment agencies.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should an appropriate candidate be identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

If you do not hear back from us within a week of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time.

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, online background checks (including social media) and receipt of satisfactory references.

It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.

Contact Details

  Aatif Shuja
  02089481173
  ashuja@greycourt.org.uk

Grey Court School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Have you ever lived abroad? If so where and when?
Do you currently have the right to work in the UK?
If not, please specify your circumstances below:
Are there any restrictions listed on your right to work in the UK? Not applicable for British Citizens
If yes, please specify the Details of Restrictions. Not applicable for British Citizensbelow:
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and any overseas criminal record checks where relevant. It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Do you accept this?
In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022) the school will conduct online searches including social media checks after the interview process for any candidate who is successfully appointed. All online searches will be conducted by individuals who are not involved in any other aspect of the recruitment process. No irrelevant information uncovered will be provided to the staff who conduct the interview. Do you accept this?
I declare that the information I have given on this form is correct. I understand that providing false or misleading information is an offence which could result in my application being rejected, or, in the event of employment being obtained, may result in disciplinary action being taken, up to and including summary dismissal. I further consent & give permission for my online background check including social media and Enhanced DBS check to be conducted, after the interview; if i am successful.