Laboratory Technician

Position Overview

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust and a leading independent girls' day school in London, is seeking a diligent and well-organized Laboratory Technician to join its vibrant Science Department starting September 2026. This full-time role operates during term time, with working hours from 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM plus an additional five days annually. The salary scale ranges from £30,291 to £35,000 full-time equivalent, with a pro-rata salary between £24,696 and £28,536.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be integral to supporting the delivery of high-quality practical science education across all key stages. Duties include preparing and managing practical experiments and demonstrations in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, ensuring all activities are safe and run efficiently. Collaboration with teaching staff to develop innovative and stimulating science lessons and contributing ideas for practical activities is expected. Maintaining the department’s equipment inventory and performing upkeep to laboratory instruments are also key responsibilities.

Candidate Requirements

Prospective applicants should have experience working within a laboratory environment and have completed science education to at least the A Level standard. Strong organizational competencies combined with proficient IT skills are essential. This opportunity is suited to seasoned science technicians aiming to advance their careers or science graduates with substantial laboratory experience seeking to begin their journey in education. Candidates with backgrounds in Biology or Physics are particularly encouraged to apply, though all qualified candidates are welcome.

About the School

Notting Hill & Ealing High School is renowned for its academic excellence and supportive community. Located in a suburban area of west Ealing, the school benefits from excellent transport links and is part of the Girls' Day School Trust, a prominent network of independent girls' schools in the UK.

Benefits

• Participation in the school's pension scheme
• Access to GDST’s central training and development programs
• Up to 50% fee reduction for employees’ children attending GDST schools
• Grants available for further qualification training
• Interest-free annual season ticket loans for travel
• Interest-free loans to purchase personal computers for home use
• Cycle Scheme offering tax-efficient purchase options payable over 12 months
• Complimentary lunches provided during term time

Additional Information

The application process closes on Monday, 6th July 2026, at noon; however, early applications are preferred. Interviews are scheduled for the week starting 13th July 2026. The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Only UK work-eligible candidates will be considered, and all successful applicants must consent to child protection screening, including DBS checks and verification of past employment.

The school strongly promotes diversity, inclusion, and equality, ensuring every member feels valued and respected.